Do It Yourself Concrete Staining Indoors

Steps to staining an interior concrete floor.

Do it yourself concrete staining indoors.

Here s what i learned in doing it. Using a plastic sprayer we mixed the stain at a 1 1 ratio with water. Spray on the acid stain with a backpack sprayer. It bubbles a bit and turns fun colors.

The concrete must be completely cleaned including renting a buffer with a scratch pad to get all of the dirt and grime up. It took us 2 days to get the floor clean and the kit that we purchased did come with a special cleaner to help loosen any stains that may be on the concrete. Here are the pros and cons of each. There are two types of products you can use for staining concrete floors.

Concrete must be porous enough to accept water. Dense concrete surfaces may require mechanical preparation to accept acid stain. The reaction is immediate and magical to watch. Cover other surfaces to prevent accidental staining.

Acid based stain and water based stain. The idea is to smooth any rough spots and leave a more or less uniform face to the. It also won t fade peel or chip. Remove any discolorations or other blemishes on the concrete as they will show through the stain.

For acid staining use a concrete etch and cleaner to prepare the surface and rinse well. When coating concrete surfaces in or around your home take the time to design and apply a pattern that is aesthetically appealing. Wash rinse the floor 3. Apply a concrete stain let the concrete dry for a least 48 hours and sweep off any residual concrete powder.

Sand the concrete surface. Sand the floor completely 2. Clear the area where the concrete staining will occur. Acid based stain the color palette is more limited but the stain typically lasts longer than water based so it s the best solution for high traffic areas.

I sprayed the edges of the room first and then went back and sprayed the rest of the room one small section at a time. Basic concrete staining process. Now you can begin applying a concrete stain with a roller or brush in any style or pattern you desire. If a second coat is needed wait 24 hours between coats.

Prepare the surface of the concrete by cleaning it of all sand stones or leaves. So i decided to learn how to stain interior concrete floors. A concrete stain if planned well and applied carefully can considerably boost the visual appeal of a driveway sidewalk or carport however a sloppy stain job draws even more attention to a part of your home that may already be less than appealing. I have always loved the look of stained concrete floors.

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