Concrete is making an impressive comeback in furniture design. And although some people think that concrete looks cold and uncomfortable, the gray material is very trendy. Concrete furniture becomes attractive eye-catchers not only in the living room, but also in the garden. However, furniture made from real concrete can be very heavy and is anything but moving-friendly. How do you actually transport a large concrete dining table? Or move a concrete coffee table back and forth in the living room or on the terrace? There is something commercially available that can solve the weight problem: effect paint. A table with a concrete look can be quickly made at home - in the typical color and with the appropriate effects. Check out the great examples below and see for yourself!
Bring the urban charm of concrete into your home without having to worry about the weight of the material. With an effect color you can get pretty close to the original. The concrete-like look is created using specialBasic and effect fillersor effect colors with a concrete look. This way you can completely transform all of your old furniture.
First, roughen up the existing paint with sandpaper so that the new paint sticks better. Apply the base filler as a base with a trowel. Then smooth in a criss-cross pattern to create a textured effect. Let the base filler dry for about six hours, then you can start using the effect filler and repeat the smoothing process. For a really cool look, you can paint the table legs and frame white. Concrete looks more comfortable when combined with warm wooden material.
You can also achieve the trendy industrial look using effect paint or paste. Regardless of what material the table is made of, you can achieve great results with the concrete-look effect paint. If you want to give your old wooden table a new, elegant look, you need the concrete effect color as well as light and dark glaze. The remaining materials you will need for this remodeling project are sandpaper, brushes, spatulas, and sponges.
Before applying the paint, the surface to be treated must be dust-free and clean. Mix the paint with a spatula or a piece of wood and first apply the effect paint thinly. Then let them dry thoroughly. For the second coat, you can apply the paint thickly. The more paint you apply with the brush, the stronger the concrete effect you will get. When distributing the paint, you can use a spatula or a sponge depending on the desired result. If you spread the concrete effect paint with a sponge, you will get a smooth surface because you can specifically work on smaller areas. With a spatula, however, you can create a rustic concrete look.
Before you smooth the table surface, the first layer must be dry. Finally, smooth the table with the sandpaper. If you want your table to be completely smooth, you can use a sander. You can then apply the dark glaze. Please follow the instructions for use on the paint packaging. At the very end, the light glaze is applied and the living room table shines with a chic concrete look.
The finished dining table gives the room a subtle but modern look. The advantages of the wooden furniture are retained, while it scores with its new, elegant design. Such a variant works best when it stands freely in the room. The design options with furniture are very diverse. If you want to give the room an industrial charm, glass and steel are suitable material partners. With this mix of materials, there is a risk that the room can quickly appear overcooled. When combined with wood in the room, the dining table looks more natural and is somewhat reminiscent of natural stone.
Light wood looks very airy and pleasant. The color contrast between the concrete effect color and the wood is also impressive. A wonderful combination can also be achieved with transparent and subtle plastic chairs. This variant is particularly suitable for smaller rooms. The concrete color can also be wonderfully combined with many other colors, which opens up many possibilities for designing a room according to your own taste. The warm colors, for example, make the light gray stand out. A combination with yellow, orange or bright red tones is a great eye-catcher in any interior. Pops of color in rosé or turquoise give the concrete look an additional oomph.
Such a furnishing element goes just as well with a Scandinavian furnishing style. The clear, minimalist lines of the northern design, the light wood, as well as the metal and plastic elements harmonize with the concrete. Furniture with a concrete look also fits in with cozy shabby chic.
In a certain sense, the color impresses with its unique character and restraint. The pleasant gray brings the material and surface of the piece of furniture to the fore, giving the room a very special charm.
If you are handy, you can also build the wooden structure yourself and then cover the table with concrete filler. You can assemble the wooden structure from an MDF board and wooden slats. Stir the filler as directed and apply two coats. The mixture is very easy to spread and can always be balanced out.
So don't worry if the results aren't immediately perfect. Once the mixture is dry, you can work on the tabletop and create a smooth or rough structure. Finally, the sealant is applied with a paint roller and your unique masterpiece is ready for use after just one week.
