Lighten Up Your Basement With White Concrete Dye
This 500 sq.ft. project began as a basement floor that had previously been covered with carpet. The family wanted to update the floor with a light bright look. After several conversations with our concrete experts, Ms. Ribble felt confident to begin. She applied white concrete dye and sealed using a satin water-based acrylic sealer. She chose white to lighten up the room.

“Thanks to Justin and Tyler for all of your help. I really appreciate the attention you give to DIYers. I am very happy with the way my basement floor turned out. Having our family room in the basement, we were worried about not getting a cozy feel but did not want to use carpet and was exhausted at the thought of tiling such a large room. Love this look and the bright, natural, yet elegant look. Our next project will be a white concrete table!”
Ribble Family of Wichita, KS
Products:
- 600 Grams (Makes 5 gallons) of White Concrete Dye
- 3 Gallon Acetone Dye Sprayer
- 3 Gallons of Satin, Water-based Acrylic Concrete Sealer
- HVLP Sprayer
- 1 Gallon of Concrete Floor Wax
- Floor Trim Pad Applicator
- 5 Gallons of General purpose Acetone
Budget/Timing: $370.55 / 2-3 days for complete project
Tips For Staining Basement Floors
Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting stain and sealer products for a basement application.
AcquaTint - Easiest Basement Staining Option
Water-based colored sealers are low odor which makes them a great choice for interior applications.