Concrete Acid Stain Preparation

For final cleaning you should do a good scrub down using t s p.

Concrete acid stain preparation. 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. Dense concrete surfaces may require mechanical preparation to accept acid stain. Concrete must be porous enough to accept water.

For acid staining use a concrete etch and cleaner to prepare the surface and rinse well. Allow the surface to dry completely before proceeding with acid staining. Surface preparation is the most important step in the acid staining process. 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.

Keep in mind when applying acid stain to concrete floors the surface preparation is very important. Any blemishes cracks staining glue or impressions in the concrete will not be hidden. Here is a list of the equipment and materials you will need. 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. Use a stiff straw scrub brush or a floor buffing machine with the aggressive scrubbing pads. Trisodium phosphate and water. Prior to staining a slab must meet the following criteria.

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