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Faux Concrete Floor Tiles – Better Than Real Concrete?
Do you like the look of cement flooring – without having an expensive, time-consuming and messy installation? Then, you’ll love these faux concrete floor tiles.
These ultra durable, eco-friendly vinyl tiles simply peel and stick to any flat, dry surface. As a result, you get the look and feel of natural stone concrete without a complicated remodeling process.
The realistic slate/concrete look is accomplished through a high-tech printing process. Plus, the manufacturer adds a subtle embossed texture to make this material even more impressive.
In fact, it would be hard to match this industrial stone effect through faux painting or other finish techniques. (Not to mention all the extra work involved.)
Note: These hard-wearing tiles can stand up to high-traffic floor areas and hide dirt well. However, you can also install them on walls, as bathroom or kitchen backsplashes and more.
DIY Faux Concrete Vinyl Floor Installation:
Step 1. First of all, acclimate the tiles to the proper temperature so they don’t shrink. For example, move them to the room where you will install them 24-48 hours prior to installation.
Step 2. Next, make sure that the surface on which you will be sticking the tiles is clean and smooth. Scrape, sand or fill any uneven areas and then vacuum up any remaining dust and debris.
Step 3. The final step involves laying the faux stone tiles. Simply peel off the backing and firmly press the tiles onto the wall, floor or backsplash that you’re updating.
Note: This peel-and-stick application makes this DIY home improvement project quick and easy. You don’t have to spend extra money on glue, nor do you have to clean it up.
Plus, the flexible material makes these floor/wall tiles really easy to work with. Not to mention, they’re conveniently lightweight.
You can start laying the flooring from a corner of the room. However, professionals recommend beginning at the center of the installation space, drawing an X mark and continuing outward. The video below explains exactly how to do this:
How Vinyl Concrete Tiles Can Save You Even More Time & Money:
These faux concrete tiles have another big advantage over stone, tile or other thick materials. You don’t need an electric saw or other heavy duty equipment to complete the project.
When you get to the outer areas of the floor or wall, you will likely need to cut tiles to fit the space. The easiest way to to this is with a sharp knife and a ruler.
Therefore, you can spend less money renovating your home. Plus, you have less of a mess to clean up when you’re done!
Cleaning Vinyl Tiles: Don’t use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners to clean your cement-look vinyl flooring, backsplash or wall covering. In most cases, mild soap and water will work just fine.
