Concrete Acid Stain Preparation

The concrete must be free of debris dirt and oils paint dry wall mud adhesive sealers stains of any kind or similar materials.

Concrete acid stain preparation.

Floor prep is hard work it s messy and it takes some time but it s worth the effort to be sure your decorative concrete installation lasts. Any blemishes cracks staining glue or impressions in the concrete will not be hidden. Acid stain creates translucent color effects on the concrete surface and will highlight any surface defects. Glue remover stain remover scraper wire brush concrete patch all the imperfections will show through even after.

Protective clothing mask goggles gloves long pants long sleeve shirt and boots. For acid staining use a concrete etch and cleaner to prepare the surface and rinse well. Concrete must be porous enough to accept water. Keep in mind when applying acid stain to concrete floors the surface preparation is very important.

Allow the surface to dry completely before proceeding with acid staining. Dense concrete surfaces may require mechanical preparation to accept acid stain. Mask for over spray with masking tape and water resistant construction paper. Our concrete stain prep and our wax remover are both excellent concrete degreasers.

This is a mild acid and you don t. Prior to staining a slab must meet the following criteria. Trisodium phosphate and water. Mop or rinse a couple of times with clean water.

Surface preparation is the most important step in the acid staining process.