Stain Concrete Floors Yourself

How to Stain Concrete Yourslef

If you have a few hours free during the weekend, then you have enough time to stain concrete floors yourself. This do-it-yourself project will result in floors you can be very proud of. When using an acid based stain you will also be getting a floor that is virtually maintenance free. The chemical reaction between the minerals in the floor and the acid in the stain make it so the color will not fade when faced with the elements, and will not peel from heavy foot traffic when sealed properly.

If this is the first time you will be staining concrete floors yourself, then it might be a good idea to invest in an all-inclusive concrete staining kit. These kits contain nearly everything you need to get started, and many even come with a step-by-step guide on how to do the whole process.

You really should not be intimidated with this project, even if you are using a concrete acid stain. It is a great job for both new and experienced do-it-yourselfers to dive into. When working with acid based products it is only common sense to take all the necessary precautions. This includes wearing work shoes, long pants, long sleeves, rubber gloves, and protective goggles.

Make sure you read up on process or watch a video before hand, so you have an idea how it works before you start. If you are using a kit you will not need to worry about purchasing all the different products, but if you choose not to then make sure they all work together. It is best to use a sealer that is recommended by the company that manufacturers the stain you plan to use. Most of the time the manufacturer you buy yourconcrete stain from will be able to offer you both of these items together.

You have no reason to keep your ugly concrete surfaces any longer. You can have beautiful floors that people would mistake for expensive stone or marble with just a few hours work that could be completed in a weekend project.

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Do It Yourself Concrete Staining Tips

It doesn't matter if you have old or new floors, concrete staining may be a great way to enhance the look of your decor. While increasing the value of your home this tactic will dramatically improve your decor. Many people think that they need a professional to do the staining but you can do this as a DIY project and save yourself a ton of money. Following below you will find a couple of hints and tip to help you get started.

Avoid products that are only concrete "paints" of "films". Products of this nature are normally incapable of long beauty and are better avoided.

Acid stains are rapidly becoming the choice of many people their homes and businesses. Concrete acid stains use metal salts to react with the concrete and cause a permanent color change. You can choose from 8 to 10 colors of acid stain, which consist of mainly reddish earth tones, greens, and brown tones. Acid based stains mimic the look of expensive stone.

There are also water-based stains, which are more user friendly. This just might be a better choice for some folks that are not familair with acid stains. These types of stains are a bit different from acid based stains, as they will not have a chemical reaction with the concrete. Water based and polymer based stains act kind of like dyes in that they soak into the pores of the concrete. Water based stains give you a wider selection of colors, but give an opaque and less rich look. If you are and advanced DIYer you can try your hand at some scoring techniques. You make make your concrete stained floor look like tile by simply scoring lines in the concrete. Your imagination is the best method to figure out what you can create with concrete acid stains.

Staining your concrete can be a fun and exciting project to tackle on your own. You can add pizazz and flare to your home as well s increase the value of your home. It would a good idea to read the tips provided here so you will know which method will be best for the look you are trying to achieve.

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Concrete Stained Floor Benefits

How to stain concrete floors

The benefits of acid stain concrete floors are virtually endless. Let's take a look at just a few of them.

· Appearance and Beauty – From retail stores to residences, to restaurants and commercial office buildings the beauty of concrete stain floors is unmistakable. Once a person sees this flooring option they can’t help but at least consider it for their project. This is probably one of the greatest benefits of acid stain concrete floors.

· Durability – As most everyone knows concrete is one of the most durable products manufactured in the world. Concrete buildings and concrete structures last sometimes for decades and even for hundreds of years. Your own concrete floors will also do the same, with a small amount of maintenance your acid stained concrete floors will last for many years. Almost always longer than other optiuons.

· Low Maintenance – These incredible floors only require dust mopping and an occasionally damp mop. How much foot traffic you have will determine the frequency of waxing. In retail stores possibly 3-4 times a year and normally in a home, 1-2 times a year.

· Cleanliness – The ease of cleaning and lack of allergens such as dust mites and animal dander make this a great alternative to carpeting.

· Customized for the Client – Every floor is a unique work of art. A mixture of the artisan’s expertise and input from the owner and/or designer. There are definitely no design limitations or lack of colors you can use. 

· Cost Effective – Acid stained floors are usually competitive with tile, wood floors and all but the cheapest carpeting. Even the most complex designs are competitive and often cheaper than slate, marble and terrazzo. As a matter of fact with the newest overlays you can add sea-glass, mother of pearl and other such aggregates, grind, diamond polish and stain the floor and have an absolutely incredibly beautiful floor for half the price of elaborate terrazzo.

· Radiant Heat – Concrete is an excellent radiator of heat from radiant heat floor systems. Many overlays will work well with radiant heating systems. Just as the use of polymer overlays “cools” the surface of pool decks, it also helps cut down on fluctuations in surface temperature. This lets the polymer overlay to stay warmer than tile.

· Passive Solar Design – Architects have found that concrete absorbs heat during the day and then releases this stored heat at night. This makes concrete the perfectl material to be used for construction of this home and building design.

I hope you can see that the benefits of acid stain concrete floors outway the very few disadvantages that there may be for this excellent flooring option.

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A Flooring Alternative You Can Live with for a Life Time

How to stain concrete floors

Concrete staining has been around since the early part of this century but is just now being discovered as the new durable and beautiful flooring alternative. Whether it is for your exterior patio or an interior floor concrete stained flooring is allergen free, durable and low maintenance. Concrete staining yourself may just be your best bet to own one of these durable floors.

If you choose to install a concrete stained floor yourself you can save up to 80% over what a contractor will charge to install these beautiful floors. It surely isn't hard to do and you can pick up the few things you need at your local hardware store or home improvement center.

We will need do a few tests to make sure the concrete slab you have is able to take the concrete stain.

  1. Pour approximately 8 oz. of water in a 1' x 1' area and allow the water to stand for a few minutes
  2. If the water absorbs into the slab and changes the color of the slab by darkening it, it's a pretty good bet that you will not need to do anything except proceed to cleaning and staining.
  3. If you find the water beads up on the surface then there may be a sealer on the concrete which mayl not allow the concrete stain to chemical react with the free lime in the concrete which transforms the color of the concrete in the process.
  4. There are two ways we can go at this point; the first being trying to find out what is on the concrete and second deciding whether to attempt to remove it.

If you decide to remove the sealer from the concrete it is best to use an industrial strength citrus based coatings remover or ecofriendly stripper. These type of products will remove acrylic sealers and sometimes solvent based acrylic sealers. They can really take some elbow grease but if you're focused to stain your floor this is the most environmentally friendly way to do it. Always follow the manufacturer's directions.

Now we can assume your floor is ready to go. Clean the concrete with a pressure washer if it's an exterior application or if it's an interior floor you will want to use TSP(or a substitute) or a mild acid detergent such as Super Blue. You may want to spray or bucket your cleaning solution onto the floor and then scrub the floor with a stiff bristle broom or a buffer and a black pad.

Some people will tell you to mop up the water but for the best job and a much easier way to do it is a shop vac. This always get the crap out of the pores.

When the concrete is completely dry spray your desired color of acid stain (dilution 1 to 1 with water) using a pump sprayer in a circular motion to make sure of complete coverage over the entire floor. You should wait for a hour or two until you can walk in stocking feet unto the floor to see if all areas have been sprayed. If all looks good wait for another hour and then start the cleanup process.

If you would like to add another color now is the time. You can repaet the steps listed above and you can also spray randomly for a mottled look.

Now, introduce water to the floor and scrub with a medium stiffness broom and shop vac a second time. If your floor can pass a white glove test then you're ready to go. If not rinse and repeat until the floor passes the white glove test. You may have to do a second cleaning when using the darker colors. It is a good idea to leave a fan on during the night.

Wait until the next day to seal or you can expect white spots to appear under the sealer because of trapped moisture.

Seal the floor using a 3/8" or 1/2" nap roller and when you roll out the sealer go in one direction and then again at an angle to the first. This will help eliminate roller marks and ensure a beautiful floor.

It is time to apply 2-3 coats of an acrylic floor finish with a microfiber. A rayon mop is usually a white and blue string mop head sometimes it is all blue and some folks use a microfiber mop. These can be found at your local hardware store.

This is an critical step as this is how you protect your floors. The acrylic floor finish will be your sacrificial lamb for the sealer and protect it. In a few months you may see some small scratches or slight "wear" to your floor, this means its time to apply another coat of acrylic floor finish.

It is best to clean your floor with a neutral cleaner and this will ensure that your floor will accept another coat of floor finish.

Lastly, place mats at all the entrances to your home and your floors will last a lifetime.

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New 12 Ton Hydraulic Floor Shop Press Bottle Jack Plate
US $144.95
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Lexus OEM IS250 AWD all season rubber floor mats
US $75.00
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BG HAUTE Formal Floor Length Pageant Prom Gown Size 10 Royal Blue Halter
US $99.00
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DOLLHOUSE FLOORING AND WALLPAPER LOT
US $15.53
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FORD F 100 150 250 STEERING COLUMN FLOOR SHIFT MANUAL STEERING 4X4 76 77
US $45.00
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FORD F 100 150 250 350 STEERING COLUMN FLOOR SHIFT MAN STRNG 2WD 73 77
US $45.00
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FORD F 100 150 250 350 STEERING COLUMN FLOOR SHIFT MAN STRNG NON TILT 2WD 78 79
US $45.00
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FORD F 150 F 250 STEERING COLUMN FLOOR SHIFT NON TILT UNDER 8500GVW 97 99
US $50.00
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FORD FESTIVA STEERING COLUMN FLOOR SHIFT NON TILT 88 89
US $25.00
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FORD ASPIRE STEERING COLUMN FLOOR SHIFT MANUAL STEERING 94 97
US $25.00
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1996 2000 HONDA CIVIC MUG BLACK FLOOR MATS WITH RED STITICH 4PCS 97 98 99
US $45.99
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08 11 Scion Xb Black Metal Floor Mats
US $15.00
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dollhouse flooring and wallpaper lot
US $15.80
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12MM Cherry Hand Scraped Beveled Edge AC3 HDF Laminate Wood Flooring
US $1.89
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12MM Maple High Gloss Beveled Edge AC3 HDF Laminate Wood Flooring
US $1.89
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12MM Distressed Oak High Gloss Beveled Edge AC3 HDF Laminate Wood Flooring
US $1.89
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12MM Chocolate Distressed Stained Bleed Beveled Edge AC3 Laminate Wood Flooring
US $1.79
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12MM Cherry Feathered Beveled Edge AC3 HDF Floating Laminate Wood Flooring
US $1.49
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12MM Hickory Distressed Stained Bleed Beveled Edge AC3 Laminate Wood Flooring
US $1.79
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12MM Brazilian Cherry High Gloss Beveled Edge AC3 Laminate Wood Flooring
US $1.89
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3 in 1 Laminate Underlayment Dense Foam 3mm 100 sq ft Floor Vapor Barrier
US $39.99
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Rough Cut Woodworking with Tommy Mac Turned Floor Lamp DVD 2012
US $3.99
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