Beautiful Acid Stain Concrete

Acid stain concrete can transform dull gray concrete in a beautiful courtyard for your living space outdoors. Unlike use a particular peeling, chips and fades over time, paint acid stains are permanent because they penetrate into the pores of the concrete. The most important part of acid-staining a concrete patio is preparing the surface. If the surface is not properly prepared, it could lead to acid stain will not penetrate the concrete stain speckled looking messy.

Acid stain concrete not only helps to reduce allergens in the home, but the acid stain concrete is very beautiful, it resembles a marble finish, if done correctly. This article will show how to achieve this look in no time. Acid staining new concrete is obviously the best idea for the sake of time, but I have included the steps to prepare your floors if you have an existing floor.

Always allow the stain to penetrate. After finishing applying the acid dye around the yard, give it time to penetrate the concrete, allowing it to sit for 24 hours. Never apply new acid stain concrete without allowing it to dry for at least two weeks. Acid stain will not penetrate if you do not give the concrete time to cure fully.