If you want your laminate flooring to have a richer color, one of the best ways to do it is to dye it. However, unlike wood or concrete floors, laminate flooring is impermeable and does not respond well to most floor stains. However, laminate finishes or polyurethane coatings can

If you want your laminate flooring to have richer colors, one of the best ways is to dye it. However, unlike wood or concrete floors, laminate flooring is impermeable and does not respond well to most floor stains. However, depending on your preference, laminate finishes or polyurethane coating can provide similar sheen and colors. Once you clean, paint or finish and cure the floor, your laminate will immediately have bright, beautiful stains!

Method 1: Clean the floor

, thoroughly clean the floor before dyeing. If clean, the laminate finish will best adhere to the floor. Sweep and mop thoroughly, paying attention to corners and any visible dust or debris.

. Repair any dents, cracks or debris on the laminate floor. Check it for any debris, cracks or dents before you get the floor dirty. Depending on the degree of damage, fill the slightly damaged or replace the overly damaged wooden board with laminate floor repair material.

• You can buy laminate flooring repair materials from most home improvement stores. Use putty knife to fill the floor patch material with the entire dent, crack or debris and allow it to dry for at least 24 hours.

. Use No. 220 sandpaper to polish the floor. Use slight pressure and place No. 220 sandpaper on the floor surface. Friction the sandpaper on the surface in a circular motion to smooth out any small bumps or imperfections.

• Sanding the floor will help give it a little grit so your paint or finish will stick to the floor surface better.
• To speed up the grinding process, you can use a grinding block or track grinder instead.

. Wipe away any residual sandpaper dust. After polishing the floor, wipe off the dust left by the sandpaper with a wet towel. Use a dry towel to suck off excess moisture from the floor before applying any stains.

• Do not stain Laminate floor before completely drying.

Method 2: Apply composite floor finish

, choose floor finishes with rich colors and warm colors. While traditional wood stains are not suitable for laminates, laminate finishes can provide similar colors. Buy laminate flooring finishes online with tones similar to wood colorants for a long lasting color.

• For example, if you want the floor to be light red, choose a mahogany laminate finish.
• Make sure you buy laminate, not wood, floor finishes. Laminates have less water absorption than wood and require special floor finishes.

. Use a towel to apply a laminated finish. Dip the towel into the floor topcoat and apply the protective topcoat to the floor with thin and even strokes. Cover the 2-foot (0.61 m) floor section at a time before moving to the next section.

• Use a towel to smooth out any strokes you notice for a uniform, shiny effect.
• After applying the first part, check the color before completing the entire floor and decide if you like it.

. Apply the laminate finish to the rest of the floor. Wait for 30-60 minutes to allow the first part to dry, and then repeat the process for the next part. Work from the back of the room to the front to avoid staining the laminate before it is completely dry.

• dry each portion for at least 30 minutes before proceeding to the next portion.

, add 2-3 additional laminate finishes. The first coating is dried for at least 2 hours, and then more coatings are added for a richer color and a longer finish. Continue to apply the laminate finish coating until you reach the color you want, waiting 2 hours between each coating.

• Adding more coatings also helps smooth out any scratches left by the previous layer.

. Let the last layer of coating cure for 48-72 hours. After applying the last coat of topcoat, leave the room and let the topcoat dry for at least 2-3 days. Avoid trampling or touching the floor when dry to prevent stripes or stains.

• Your finish color may fade over time. If your floor looks dull or you want a richer color, reapply 1-2 coats of topcoat.

Method 3: Use paint to deepen the laminate

, and choose a polyurethane coating that mimics the color of floor stains. For richer colors than laminate finishes, you can paint laminate flooring. Choose a laminated paint that mimics the desired finish (such as cherry, maple or honey) to obtain a strong color similar to wood stain.

• You can buy polyurethane coatings online or from most home improvement stores.
• Eggshell or semi-gloss coating is usually durable on the surface of the laminate.
• You can also choose epoxy or enamel paint designed specifically for floors and porches.

. Apply a layer of laminated primer to the surface. Dip the foam brush into the laminate primer and apply a thin coating on the surface from the back to the front of the room for a long time. Let the surface dry for 30-60 minutes before applying any paint.

• Select an extreme bonding primer or a primer made specifically for laminates to help paint adhere better.
• If you can't find a laminate primer, the oil-based primer is OK too.

, apply the first layer of polyurethane coating. Clean the foam brush and dip it in the paint, then apply it to the entire surface with fine strokes. Work from the back of the room to the front to avoid staining, then let the paint dry for at least an hour before applying additional layers.

• If you are sensitive to the smell of paint, wear a respirator while working.

, add 2-3 layers of extra paint. After waiting for an hour for the first coating to dry, apply another layer on the first coating using the same method. Depending on how bold the color you want to get, you can apply 1-2 extra layers of paint, waiting for an hour between each application.

• For stronger and longer-lasting colors, apply at least 3 layers of paint.

. Let the paint cure for at least one week. After applying a few coats of paint, leave the room and let the paint dry for at least one week. Avoid touching or stepping on the floor when drying to prevent staining of paint when cured.