Stain Concrete Floors Yourself

carpetingama — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:44:39 +0000

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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Stain Concrete Floors Yourself

Do It Yourself Concrete Staining Tips

carpetingama — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:40:55 +0000

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.