I'm thrilled with the results—happier than I could have imagined! The concrete-look paint from van Beton has transformed my living room wall into something far more beautiful than I dreamed, all with a 100% ecological formula. It took time to decide on the color, but the bold choice we made was spot-on—no regrets. Our living room now boasts a sleek, modern vibe. As an experienced DIY enthusiast who's tackled numerous home projects, I'll walk you through our selection process and application step by step.
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With countless paint options available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming—I've been there, sifting through brands and colors until it was hard to decide. Social media came to the rescue: on Instagram, I discovered van Beton's stunning concrete-look walls, applied effortlessly in various colors. Unlike concrete ciré (which I've used on my dining table and windowsills), this is a true paint that's practical for walls—easy to apply and overpaint when redecorating.
That's exactly what I needed for frequent interior updates. Head straight to the van Beton website for details.
As a fellow interior enthusiast, you're likely familiar with Marrakech Walls, which mimics concrete but requires spatulas for the thick second layer—less practical and harder to overpaint. Van Beton's version applies smoothly in two easy layers. Here's how I did it.
The 'concrete look' comes from the textured effect, not the color—available in countless shades beyond gray. Van Beton offers paint testers, so I ordered samples of five shades and tested them side-by-side on the wall. I was nervous about commitment, but my high-opacity interior wall paint covers test stripes flawlessly if needed.
I used Frog Tape for crisp edges, preventing bleed-under.
After days of deliberation and polling Instagram followers, we selected the darkest shade. Pairing a black TV against it? Genius—and it delivers. In our living room's dimmest spot near the steel door, I kept the painted area modest for balance.
We chose KV03, Lave—an almost-black that lightens slightly on drying. As a pro tip from my years of painting: always prime first, especially on new plaster like ours. Van Beton's Bio Primer (100% ecological and CO2-neutral) minimizes absorption, saving paint.
Day two: Rolled on the first full coat for even coverage, embracing minor roller marks—they add character. After 12 hours drying, the second coat went on with a large block brush for irregular strokes—crisscross randomly, no uniform pattern. I lightly rolled accents for a stained-concrete effect.
Check out the final result below!
Van Beton's concrete-look paint performs exceptionally—it's thinner than expected, so protect surfaces well. As a precise painter, I only needed an old rug and spilled just two drops.
Key advice: Clean tools immediately. Unlike thicker paints I wrap in foil overnight, this one reacts with foil, leaving bits. Rinse thoroughly for reuse.
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