Im thinking about tackling tearing up my old flooring and acid staining the concrete underneath….any suggestions?
I’ve never done this and can’t give you a first hand account or suggestions, but I found a good guide that could be helpful and below is what it says. All the opinions are the author’s and not mine: How to Acid Stain Concrete There are many different methods of applying acid stain and seeing an acid stain project to completion, and this is but only one of the many ways to complete the task. This is the most basic method that we prefer and use for most of the applications. How Acid Staining Concrete Works Concrete acid stain is a water based liquid carrying mineral salts and acid. The acid mixes with the cement to force a chemical reaction, Which changes the color of the cement similar to a forced rusting. When highlighted with the proper sealer, this effect gives the natural rock glow that attracts so many people to acid stained concrete. Surface Preparation Surface prepartion is one of the most important steps of the acid staining process. The concrete must be free of debris, dirt, an
