Do It Yourself Concrete Staining Indoors

Steps to staining an interior concrete floor.

Do it yourself concrete staining indoors. Concrete must be porous enough to accept water. Sand the concrete surface. For acid staining use a concrete etch and cleaner to prepare the surface and rinse well. Acid based stain and water based stain.

Mask for over spray with masking tape and water resistant construction paper. Wash rinse the floor 3. The idea is to smooth any rough spots and leave a more or less uniform face to the. It bubbles a bit and turns fun colors.

Now you can begin applying a concrete stain with a roller or brush in any style or pattern you desire. Prepare the surface of the concrete by cleaning it of all sand stones or leaves. Dense concrete surfaces may require mechanical preparation to accept acid stain. Cover other surfaces to prevent accidental staining.

When coating concrete surfaces in or around your home take the time to design and apply a pattern that is aesthetically appealing. Sand the floor completely 2. Here are the pros and cons of each. So i decided to learn how to stain interior concrete floors.

If a second coat is needed wait 24 hours between coats. 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 sprayed the edges of the room first and then went back and sprayed the rest of the room one small section at a time. 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 have always loved the look of stained concrete floors. Basic concrete staining process. It also won t fade peel or chip. Apply a concrete stain let the concrete dry for a least 48 hours and sweep off any residual concrete powder.

Using a plastic sprayer we mixed the stain at a 1 1 ratio with water. Sweep the area or use a shop. The concrete must be completely cleaned including renting a buffer with a scratch pad to get all of the dirt and grime up. Remove any discolorations or other blemishes on the concrete as they will show through the stain.

Spray on the acid stain with a backpack sprayer. The reaction is immediate and magical to watch. There are two types of products you can use for staining concrete floors. If the project involves staining a concrete floor that means.

Clear the area where the concrete staining will occur.