Stained Concrete floors bestow a luxurious richness that any other coloring method can’t achieve. Therefore, stains permeate the Concrete Calculator to infuse it with translucent tones varying on different application techniques and surfaces.
In fact, the results can mimic everything from natural stone or polished marble to tanned leather or even stained wood. Stained Concrete floors are known on the market as Acid Stain Concrete or Water-based Stains.
A well-known fact, both types of stains are easy to install on old and plain or new, integrally colored concrete. They are especially effective for revitalizing dull surfaces. Most dyes have excellent wear resistance and UV stability, permitting their use on exterior or interior concrete.
As a matter of fact, all Concrete Dyes and stains are easy to apply on any cementitious surface, including concrete overlays, self-leveling, or polished concrete. However, they are not working like paints that cover the surface. Because, Dyes and Stains penetrate the concrete, enhancing the character, not hiding it.
A Stained Concrete Floor can use the combination of dyes and stains to create custom floors with a natural stone appearance. Also, a more colorful artistic appearance. The result is a marbled look. Once you apply the stain, you can seal the floors with water-based sealers, epoxy, and high-performance urethanes.
As a result, we provide these techniques for staining concrete floors for commercial facilities or residential homes. Indeed, as experienced stained concrete contractors, we know the importance of properly preparing a surface and completing a beautiful job.
We have completed many retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, showrooms, and other locations.
After all, stained concrete can enhance and beautify both exterior and interior concrete stains. Additionally, concrete staining can be a very cost-effective solution to other types of Polyaspartic Floor Coating.
The age of the slab and concrete conditions are essential for the successful acid staining process. When determining whether your slab is a good candidate for acid staining, keep these questions in mind. The concrete slab must be free of dirt, oils, paint, drywall mud, debris, adhesive, or sealers. Otherwise, Acid stain cannot react properly with the concrete if these conditions are present.
Acid Stain Concrete
The slab should not have waterproofing additives, cleaned with heavy tri-sodium phosphate or muriatic acid. The acid stain chemical reaction cannot occur on surfaces treated with these products.