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how can i make my walls and floors like this ?

Farshad hashemi

8 years ago

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Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR
8 years ago
Both the walls and floors in this townhome are concrete. You may be able to have a thin concrete with special binders applied over your existing flooring. Or, there are large format porcelain tiles that mimic the look of concrete. For the walls there are some wall coverings that are vinyl or paper and also mimic the look of concrete. Or you could have a faux-finish artist create the look for you.
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