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Lin Mar-15-99, 11:50 PM (EST)

"painting basement floor to look like marble, is it possible?"

I am going to trompe L'oeil my basement walls
and want to paint the floor like marble.
How do I go about painting the floor so that
it doesn't chip or peel away?
Any suggestions? (its a dry basement)

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floors, Morey, Mar-17-99, (1)
basement floor, Theresa, Mar-20-99, (2)
concrete floors, jc, Mar-25-99, (4)
floors, jc, Mar-25-99, (3)
cement, Morey, Mar-25-99, (5)

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Morey Mar-17-99, 09:31 PM (EST)

1. "floors"

On cement floors I have found that a paint called Break-Thru (or Break-Through, I can't remember which). It is a water based swimming pool type paint. The colors are pretty basic, but a good small paint store can make a lot of mixes with the white, and there is always Tints All and acrylic paints that can be added. The paint takes it beautifully. And there is even a clear coat that you can blend as a glave or on its own as a sealer. But the stuff does smell sharper(much) than regular water based paints.
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Theresa Mar-20-99, 11:35 AM (EST)

2. "basement floor"

I just painted a showroom that was unfinished concrete floor. I used paint specifically made for concrete floors(check the labels) and then sealed it with polyurethane(oil) several coats. I did paint acrylic over the concret paint base for some decorative marble designs and stuff. The polyurethane will keep it all sealed well. Good luck!

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jc Mar-25-99, 10:51 PM (EST)

4. "concrete floors"

I read a response you wrote about painting a concrete floor. I'm beginning my research on how to paint or stain a concrete living room floor. I'm looking for a variety of styles/designs to look at. Any suggestions?

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jc Mar-25-99, 10:48 PM (EST)

3. "floors"

Unfortunately, I have no info. - only questions. I'm beginning my search for info on painting/staining my cement living room floor. Do you have any suggestions/experiences to share?

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Morey Mar-25-99, 11:35 PM (EST)

5. "cement"

I've cone quite a bit of work on cement. Remember that it is porous, so that almost anything will act os a stain if it is watery and the cement hasn't been sealed. You can use wood stains, Thinned paints, analine dyes, etc. And seal it to keep it gorgeous.
Morey

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Lin	Mar-15-99, 11:50 PM (EST)
"painting basement floor to look like marble, is it possible?"
I am going to trompe L'oeil my basement walls and want to paint the floor like marble. How do I go about painting the floor so that it doesn't chip or peel away? Any suggestions? (its a dry basement)
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Morey	Mar-17-99, 09:31 PM (EST)
1. "floors"
On cement floors I have found that a paint called Break-Thru (or Break-Through, I can't remember which). It is a water based swimming pool type paint. The colors are pretty basic, but a good small paint store can make a lot of mixes with the white, and there is always Tints All and acrylic paints that can be added. The paint takes it beautifully. And there is even a clear coat that you can blend as a glave or on its own as a sealer. But the stuff does smell sharper(much) than regular water based paints. Morey
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Theresa	Mar-20-99, 11:35 AM (EST)
2. "basement floor"
I just painted a showroom that was unfinished concrete floor. I used paint specifically made for concrete floors(check the labels) and then sealed it with polyurethane(oil) several coats. I did paint acrylic over the concret paint base for some decorative marble designs and stuff. The polyurethane will keep it all sealed well. Good luck!
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	jc	Mar-25-99, 10:51 PM (EST)
	4. "concrete floors"
	I read a response you wrote about painting a concrete floor. I'm beginning my research on how to paint or stain a concrete living room floor. I'm looking for a variety of styles/designs to look at. Any suggestions?
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jc	Mar-25-99, 10:48 PM (EST)
3. "floors"
Unfortunately, I have no info. - only questions. I'm beginning my search for info on painting/staining my cement living room floor. Do you have any suggestions/experiences to share?
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	Morey	Mar-25-99, 11:35 PM (EST)
	5. "cement"
	I've cone quite a bit of work on cement. Remember that it is porous, so that almost anything will act os a stain if it is watery and the cement hasn't been sealed. You can use wood stains, Thinned paints, analine dyes, etc. And seal it to keep it gorgeous. Morey
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