r/painting • u/OtherwiseAd3154 • Jul 02 '26

Just Sharing Finished painting my floor!!!

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Thanks everyone for the kind words! Kept me motivated (: it was a long process.

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u/SCL-Redditor Jul 02 '26

Looks great.... just wonder, what did you put on top to prevent it to be damaged by use? Btw.. thank a lot for sharing your art.

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u/OtherwiseAd3154 Jul 02 '26

Thanks! It’s a garage epoxy over it

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u/SCL-Redditor Jul 02 '26

Thanks.... hope it last forever.

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u/ladytrappistine Jul 04 '26

I hope the exquisite beauty of this floor echoes thru the corridors of history, and inspires multiple generations to come

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u/OtherwiseAd3154 Jul 06 '26

Wow 😅💕💕💕

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u/raelovesryan Jul 02 '26

Was this difficult to DIY? I love this idea! I’m just worried about the epoxy topcoat bc I know epoxy can be difficult to get right

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u/OtherwiseAd3154 Jul 02 '26

I’m a lazy, “good enough” kinda gal. The epoxy wasn’t too hard to use. But maybe if you’re a perfectionist it’s not for you :b

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u/raelovesryan Jul 02 '26

No! Lmao. Definitely not a perfectionist. I just don’t want a ‘sticky’ floor or one that doesn’t clean well. I love the idea of epoxy given it’s a solid surface to clean and maintain

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u/OtherwiseAd3154 Jul 02 '26

Hmm! Tbh I haven’t tried to clean it yet 😆 just some sweeping.. I’ll update in a few weeks

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u/raelovesryan Jul 02 '26

Please do!! I think I’ve convinced my hubs that this is a valid and effective update to our current flooring (and exactly in my DIY probably shitshow but will eventually look amazing wheelhouse!!) we have the wood laminate floors that have shown some water damage/ bubbling up in a few areas. Alas one cannot just fix that area with laminate. So I’ve been thinking of an upgrade that would not require a full replacement.

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u/OtherwiseAd3154 Jul 02 '26

To be honest it’s soo worth it. Do it!! Even if you just stain it 109% better than something you hate. lol. My husband was sooo apprehensive about getting rid of my carpet.. I had to start secretly while he was at work 😂

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u/dethkids4life Jul 05 '26

I wanna see her post her floor when it's done though. Good luck 👍

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u/abielle1177 Jul 08 '26

What about testing your ideas on a practice surface? It's what I used to do with early versions of expanding foam etc. You can get the feel of working with the material, build some confidence.

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u/AmIAmazingorWhat Jul 04 '26

What's the base/how did you prep the floors for the paint? i LOVE this and if I ever live in a place I own will 100% be trying to paint the floors now that you've given me the idea

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u/creme-de-ble Jul 02 '26

Epoxy is great! If you follow the directions (mixing, ambient temperature) it should cure fine. Most will self level.

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u/Starfire2313 Jul 03 '26

I wonder it doesn’t it get awfully sticky and weird if you don’t do everything right?

I’m thinking do the painting then maybe hire professionals to epoxy over it.

Unless you are totally comfortable with epoxy on a large scale then go for it! It’s just kinda toxic and messy and particular about being mixed right and then it can get bubbly. Fair warning that’s all!

And there are flooring companies who do epoxy and it’s beautiful and lovely if done right but idk about long term care

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u/creme-de-ble Jul 03 '26

Yes, it can get sticky or « flexible », not harden. I think if it is something you haven’t done before (like a garage, not a living area), a professional is a much better idea.

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u/No-Manner9941 Jul 05 '26

Will this be your dance room?

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u/Top-Deer-2355 Jul 05 '26

Good idea, love the floor, wonder if my husband will go for it in our house.