Think of the area like a room of your house. What are you trying to convey in the room? Contemporary/traditional/funky. Once you've made that decision, you can decide if you want to do your area free-hand or use stencils. Large and interesting stencils are sold online and if freehand, draw it out on paper before tackling your project. Prep the concrete so that your design will last. The concrete may need to be sealed before you start your project. Talk to the pro desk at your local big box store about prep of concrete. They can advise you. Good luck.
A word of advice, Before painting or staining concrete-Clean it thoroughly or the paint will peel and the stain will show the stains or not take in some areas. Google how to clean concrete floors before painting. Video tutorials.
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Paint the color u love and then stencil it.
Think of the area like a room of your house. What are you trying to convey in the room? Contemporary/traditional/funky. Once you've made that decision, you can decide if you want to do your area free-hand or use stencils. Large and interesting stencils are sold online and if freehand, draw it out on paper before tackling your project. Prep the concrete so that your design will last. The concrete may need to be sealed before you start your project. Talk to the pro desk at your local big box store about prep of concrete. They can advise you. Good luck.
A word of advice, Before painting or staining concrete-Clean it thoroughly or the paint will peel and the stain will show the stains or not take in some areas. Google how to clean concrete floors before painting. Video tutorials.