How to Stain Concrete

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HOW TO STAIN
CONCRETE
Bomanite Artistic Concrete
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S C R U B T H E A R E A
Introduction

• S P R E A D T H E A C I D S O L U T I O N
• C L E A N U P N E U T R A L I Z E T H E S T A I
  N T E S T T H E O L D C O N C R E T E
• S E A L T H E C O N C R E T E

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DO YOU KNOW ABOUT STAIN CONCRETE IN EL PASO IS
THE BEST WAY TO INCLUDE COLOR TO AN OTHERWISE
DULL SURFACE? ITS PROCESSING TIME TAKES AROUND
TWO DAYS, IS RELATIVELY, AND AFFORDABLE. IF
CONCRETE IS NEW, THEN CONCRETE SHOULD BE CURED
ENTIRELY BEFORE STAINING, AND IT TAKES BETWEEN 20
TO 30 DAYS. IN THE CASE, IF YOU ARE ADDING A
HOMEOWNER WHO LOVES A DIY CHALLENGE
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Before starting you should decide what type of
stain you will be using and color also.
Recommended, Acid stain, because it is best for
creating rich, water-based stains offer more
color choices, are user- friendly, and safe.
There are some differences between acid stain
and Water-based stains, and the difference is
how to apply? Firstly, Acid Stains require
neutralization, and they need more time to react
with the concrete, compared to water-based
stains which need additional surface
preparation for opening up the pavement.
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Materials of
Staining
Stain Neutralizer (for acid stain) Concrete
Cleaner Etching Solution (for water based
stains) Sealer RollerConcrete stripper(only for
sealed concrete)Mask
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Scrub the area





Before spreading the acid solution ensure that
youve removed all the dirt from the area and
made it completely clean. After that, start
scrubbing the area with stiff brushes.
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Spread the acid solution
Firstly put on boots, need safety goggles with a
respirator before handling the acid and gloves.
Mix acid into 1/4th of water in a plastic
sprinkling can. Then shower the acid solution
onto the concrete. Allow the acid for 30 minutes
to neutralize the pavement, and then remove the
acid with a broom and plenty of water.
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When once the stain has been applied, then have
to required cleanup. Here is the cleanup
processClean the concrete with clean water
until the water clear.Neutralize the stain with
T.S.P, baking soda. This is urgent if you are
using an acid stain, or if you use water-based
stains, then it doesnt require
neutralization.Use a soft brush to remove any
residue before the final rinsing.
Clean Up Neutralize the Stain
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Stain Concrete
T E S T T H E O L D C O N C R E T E Before
staining all of the concrete use a small test
area. You need an acid stain, just a few areas
of concrete and see its results.
S E A L T H E C O N C R E T E It is not necessary
that you have to seal your acid stained, but we
strongly suggest doing that. If you have
applying sealer, then they will help maintain
your stain concrete.