How To Acid Stain Concrete Floor

Then spray on a second coat to eliminate any brush strokes on the surface.

How to acid stain concrete floor. Dense concrete surfaces may require mechanical preparation to accept acid stain. Spray the acid stain with the spraying wand about a foot and a half above the ground. Then i used a vacuum to remove all of the dust dirt and debris.

My big idea was to use a foam brush to apply the stain around the edges of the room and then follow up with a sprayer in the middle areas. Consider using figure 8 patterns to spray the acid stain randomly but evenly to thoroughly coat the floor with the stain. Applying mixture of etch clean and water.

Concrete must be porous enough to accept water. For a dark toned color use a brush to work the acid stain into the surface using consistent circular strokes. Spray the concrete evenly starting along one edge of the slab and working your way to the other side.

Then in a bucket i mixed some soap and water and mopped the entire floor. Dilute the acid stain with water in a pump sprayer as directed by the stain manufacturer. Create beautiful floors using a combination of acid staining.

Spray this onto your floor allow to rest for a few minutes you will hear it fuzzing and then scrub over it with your synthetic broom. I started by scraping any dried drywall mud and paint off the floor. Spray on a liquid floor wax and mop.

To do this wear your protective gloves and then mix one part etch clean with four parts water in your pump sprayer. No two acid stained concrete floors are alike. For an even toned color spray the acid stain in a circular motion.