How To Stain Concrete Floor

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How To Stain Concrete Floor?

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Acid stained concrete can give new life to old concrete, giving it the look of a deep marble or granite.

It is not difficult to do but because there is a great deal of variance among concrete types and conditions, it needs to be done right in order to look good.

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Clean the concrete bed thoroughly.

Make sure the surface on which the stain will be applied is clean, free from

unwanted defects, stains, and markings, and is ready for coloration.

Do an test in an inconspicuous spot

Because acid stains react differently to each type of surface to which they are applied it is imperative that a sample is done on the actual concrete or surface that is going to receive the treatment.

Even though additional variables may be encountered during the application, doing an onsite sample is the best way of predetermining how the stain will react with a specific substrate.

Ensure that the methods and timing you use on the sample are the same as how the rest of the surface will ultimately be treated.

Be creative

Applying acid stain is a functional as well as artistic exercise. When applying the stain it is necessary to understand the technique as well as how much to apply.

Every now and then potentially great jobs turn into a disaster because of improper application methods.

Too little product won't give complete coverage, nor will it etch the surface sufficiently to deeply deposit the color.

Too much product on the other hand can cause unwanted puddling and pooling and over react the areas where it has pooled on the surface.

If scrubbing isn't done with a natural flow and pattern, mop lines and obvious swirls may appear.

Clean up

Remove the acid residue and neutralize the surface. This is of key importance to the success of and acid stained concrete finish.

Residue from the concrete acid etching must be removed and the surface neutralized to ensure proper adhesion of the sealant or coating system.

Note: the surface is still subject to staining and damage at this point, and care should be taken to thoroughly wet and neutralize the entire area to avoid boot prints, splashed residue marks and other man-made blemishes.

Allow to dry

Once the concrete is sufficiently dry, a sealant of coating should be applied.

This is usually the last stage of installation but must be done right, as an improperly applied sealer system can show roller lines, leave lint and debris in the finish, or delaminate or flake off the surface.

Application techniques include spraying, cross hatch rolling, back rolling, and buffing in the case of a wax finish.

Be realistic

There is a lot of work that goes into a stained concrete finish, but like anything else, practice makes perfect.

If you choose to hire a professional to do the work, make sure you choose someone who has the skills and abilities that match the

level of difficulty of the job at hand.

Visit past jobs they have done, and talk to some of the owners of the floors.

Tips

Exteriors, walls, and other concrete surfaces can also be colored or decorated using concrete acid stain. For example, concrete blocks can be decorated before installation as a frieze on the outside of a structure. A concrete staircase or back patio is another good possibility.

Recognize that when finishing with a translucent coating (i.e., the acid stain), the pattern and colors of the substrate will show through. This is what makes each concrete slab unique.

Warnings

Even if you hire the best acid stain concrete contractor in your area, their abilities will depend on the surface you give them to work with. It may not be possible to completely hide and blend the color with old or badly stained and damaged concrete.

The concrete slab is the decorative concrete artist's canvas, and ideally is free from stains, spills, paint, and other markings. This will ensure that the finish will be everything you hoped for and expected when you chose to use acid stain as a finish.

Note that concrete stain is similar to wood stain but can actually highlight and intensify the variations found in the concrete. This includes natural as well as man-made blemishes and markings.

Realize that the color charts provided by manufacturers are meant as a guide only.

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