How to Acid Stain Floors - Klassen Concrete Blog - concept design factory…….and all things cool

Acid stained floors are a colouring method which is sprayed, brushed, ragged or flooded onto a concrete floor to achieve a desired look. The earth tone coloured acids react with the free lime in the concrete floor and penetrate more in some areas- less in others. This creates a very mottles natural look which can be manipulated/accented with .the use of coffee grinds, miracle grow, resists, aluminum- anything which will make the acid react in a different manor.

Very Important:
Acid must penetrate the surface of the concrete. If for any reason the surface of the concrete has : sealer, curing compounds, paint, black marker, lacquer, or anything to block the surface from allowing the acid to penetrate THE SURFACE CAN NOT BE ACID STAINED UNLESS THOSE THINGS CAN BE CHEMICALLY OR MECHANICALLY REMOVED. Having said that, there are methods to repair these sections and blend colours to achieve similar looks click here to read about concrete dyes.

Acid stained floors are very popular and can last an extremely long time if maintained properly. A simple waxing program which is inexpensive and easy to apply will extend the life of your floor and maintain a brand new look.