Then i used a vacuum to remove all of the dust dirt and debris.
How to acid stain concrete walls.
My big idea was to use a foam brush to apply the stain around the edges of the room and then follow up with a sprayer in the middle areas.
Cover areas you don t want stained.
Apply the acid stain to the concrete.
Julie used coffee brown black english red deco gel and solvent based satin finish acrylic concrete sealer to complete her retaining wall project.
Then in a bucket i mixed some soap and water and mopped the entire floor.
I used direct colors deco gel concrete acid stain two years ago to stain a 120 foot white concrete retaining wall.
When i did my first room i decided to be lazy and not mask the bottoms of the walls.
Concrete stain application tips time.
Apply stain to.
05 32 learn how to stain concrete using acid stains.
Test a small section and allow to completely dry before staining the entire area.
When acid staining concrete it s extremely important to clean the concrete very well before doing anything else.
Prep the concrete wall for staining.
Normally the most effective and efficient way to apply acid stain to concrete is to use a sprayer.
A sprayer helps to evenly coat the concrete surface while providing quick and complete coverage.
They know their own product.
Allow new concrete to cure for at least a month before applying stain.
The acrylic sealer gives acid stained concrete the wet look and brings out all the shades of color.
To seal vertical acid stained concrete surfaces with the wet look use two coats of either a water based or solvent based clear acrylic sealer linn says.
She decided that gel acid staining concrete retaining wall would be for the better.
Step 8 before applying acid stain to the entire concrete surface test it in an inconspicuous area to ensure you like the.
A concrete wall is less likely to have contaminants than a floor but that.
How to acid stain concrete step one prep.
Staining concrete walls step 1.
After prepping the concrete wall you ll want to tape off or cover any areas.
Use painter s tape along the bottom of each bordering wall to avoid stain splatters in unwanted areas.
Get tips for applying stains to concrete floors as well as stamped concrete driveways patios walkways pool decks.
Apply surface wax to interior floors or concrete countertops.