Of the many DIY projects one may undertake for home improvement, concrete staining is perhaps the most interesting and convenient that results to having better looking concrete floor.The alternatives, like epoxy, tearing out existing concrete and replacing with new or decorative overlays, are not recommended for do-it-yourselfers and can be very expensive. Some of the [...]
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Concrete Curing Agents can be the death nail to a concrete acid stained project.
Posted September 1st, 2009 by How To Stain Concrete | No CommentsConcrete curing agents are used by concrete contractors and GCs to hold the moisture in the slab during the curing process. The problem with this when staining the concrete is that the curing agent acts as a resist and will not let the stain penetrate the surface of the concrete and introduce the metal salts [...]
Concrete Acid Stained Floors
Posted August 29th, 2009 by How To Stain Concrete | No CommentsConcrete acid staining can make a regular concrete floor look like expensive stone flooring. Several of the immediate benefits are that it is a fraction of the price, but one of the greatest benefits are that people allergic to carpeting don’t have to worry.
The process of staining a concrete floor, while not overly complex, can [...]
