What is the best way to stain a concrete basement floor?
I am looking to do my basement in a "loft-like" style and would like the just stain the concrete floors for that type of look. I have seen basement floors like this before and really like the look. I would really like it if I could make the stain resemble the look of slate to match other slate used in my decor. Thanks!
Check out this site and video:
www.diynetwork.com/videos/staining-a-garage-f...
It gives you a step by step procedure.
Your welcome, that's a pretty good video, isn't it?
I had to think about the pros and cons of both methods for a minute but, if it were me, I'd do it after I drywalled, taped, textured, primed and painted.
Due to the fact that stain "flies' during application, I would mask the newly painted walls at least two feet up (start at the bottom of the baseboard(s) ...»
If you finish the floor before drywall, the messy process that drywall installation is, may damage the new floor.