Using the right color when spreading out the concrete you can hope to achieve an abstract pattern in the floors.
Interior white stained concrete floors.
Acid concrete stain color below were achieved with surecrete s sure stain a semi transparent colored acid stain interior concrete and exterior if you are looking to stain your cement with natural earth tones with a low residue sure stain could be the right choice for you.
It means doing a vtr test.
As with floor paints there are two primary types of floor stains from which to choose.
Wash rinse the floor 3.
Every concrete floor will react with its own unique pattern.
Sand the floor completely 2.
It also won t fade peel or chip.
Eagle acid stains create marbled variations of color eagle acid stains create marbled variations of color on cured concrete by chemical reaction with the minerals in the concrete.
Floor and concrete stains are usually easier to apply than paints but they require more frequent reapplication to keep looking fresh.
I have always loved the look of stained concrete floors.
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.
Stained color samples on this chart represent the color of finish as closely as possible.
Stained concrete can bring in a rich look to your interior floor space.
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This process would be a difficult diy project but here s how you simplify.
So i decided to learn how to stain interior concrete floors.
Spray on the acid stain with a backpack sprayer.
Once sealed with clear sealer your floor will pop with an elegant look.
Acid based stain and water based stain.
While this is only unique to concrete as a material you can expect rich looks in minimal investment.
Plain concrete slabs have served as the flooring material for basements garages patios and utility areas for many years but concrete is now also a viable material in home interiors where it can be polished etched or stained to serve as the finished flooring surface if you are used to thinking of concrete as a utilitarian surface suitable only for utilitarian surfaces the many virtues.
Rather than coating the floor in one entire color concrete stains create a pigmented marbled effect.
Here s what i learned in doing it.
Acid based and water based stains.
Efflorescence is caused by vapor migrating through the slab bringing soluble salts to the surface of the concrete.
May 1 2018 explore michelle hincapie s board stained concrete floors on pinterest.
Efflorescence is the white powdery substance on the surfaces of unsealed concrete and the white blush seen with sealed floors.
Test and test holds especially true for interior stained floors.