Diane Huyck
Artistry for your home and business
Step-by-step Concrete Staining project |
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 Laying out the stencils |
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 Diane protecting layers. It is important to mask finished colors to protect them from other colors. |
 Diane applying the first coat of stain with a sprayer. Surface preparation is a key element. |
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 To achieve this mottled effect, a rubbing technique was used to blend colors. Shown is a 5-layer process. |
 Masking the colors keeps the surface clean for the next step. |
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 Acetone is used to "pull out" the color, giving a highlighted effect. |
 Border detail. |
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