Efflorescence is the white powdery substance on the surfaces of unsealed concrete and the white blush seen with sealed floors.
Interior white stained concrete floors.
Here s what i learned in doing it.
Steps to staining an interior concrete floor.
So i decided to learn how to stain interior concrete floors.
Using the right color when spreading out the concrete you can hope to achieve an abstract pattern in the floors.
It also won t fade peel or chip.
Stained color samples on this chart represent the color of finish as closely as possible.
May 1 2018 explore michelle hincapie s board stained concrete floors on pinterest.
Efflorescence is caused by vapor migrating through the slab bringing soluble salts to the surface of the concrete.
Here are the pros and cons of each.
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.
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.
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.
Floor and concrete stains are usually easier to apply than paints but they require more frequent reapplication to keep looking fresh.
Every concrete floor will react with its own unique pattern.
Spray on the acid stain with a backpack sprayer.
Rather than coating the floor in one entire color concrete stains create a pigmented marbled effect.
It means doing a vtr test.
Sand the floor completely 2.
Acid based and water based stains.
As with floor paints there are two primary types of floor stains from which to choose.
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There are two types of products you can use for staining concrete floors.
Once sealed with clear sealer your floor will pop with an elegant look.
Stained concrete can bring in a rich look to your interior floor space.
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.
I have always loved the look of stained concrete floors.
While this is only unique to concrete as a material you can expect rich looks in minimal investment.
This process would be a difficult diy project but here s how you simplify.