Description[]
To add sparkle and pizazz to any cement floor, try glitter! Thanks to The Crafty Chica now we can do this ourselves.
Type of Craft[]
Other
Difficulty Level[]
Mid-level
Supplies Needed[]
- 1 garage floor coating kit (found at home improvement stores)
- 2 paint rollers, handle, 2 trays
- 1 scrub brush for cleaning the floor before you start
- 1 bucket and mop
- 6-8 jars of chunky glitter, bowl
- 1 brush for edging
- 1 gallon of water-based polyurethane varnish, high gloss
- Fans, open windows!
Directions[]
1.) Use the cleaner in the kit to fully clean your floor. Mix it in the bucket, scrub with the scrubbing brush, and rinse with mop. 2.) Scrape off any glue, patch holes, and let dry. 3. Mix the two parts of paint mixture according to package directions. Stir vigorously. This stuff is just like resin, you have to mix it really good or it won't work! 4. Pour into one paint tray, use a brush to paint the edges of the room. 5. Now use one of the rollers to paint a section of the room. 6. Throw handfuls of glitter in the air so it lands evenly. Don't throw or toss it like chicken feed or it will land in piles or splotches. 7. Keep working section by section, make sure to add glitter to cover the section lines so it will all blend. 8. If you want light glitter, just lightly toss. If you want heavy glitter, spread generously. 9. Let dry over night, extra if you live in a humid climate. Use push broom to sweep off excess glitter. Scrub away areas that are too thick, you want it to all be even. Sweep up extra and toss it. 10. Open can of varnish, pour in the second paint tray and use second roller to apply an even coat. Let dry and add another coat. Repeat four or five times. You want the floor to be smooth so you can wipe up any spills. 11. Let dry for 2-3 days before moving in furniture or walking on it. TIPS:
- If you use the flakes that come with the kit, toss those first and then add the glitter.
- Keep the window open in the room, keep the fans going. It's stinky!
- If you miss a spot, don't try to backtrack while the paint is wet, your feet will stick to the floor. I know from experience!