Concrete Staining
Concrete Staining
Concrete staining gives the appearance of expensive flooring at a fraction of the cost. It adds color to a dulled surface and takes about two days to complete, making it ideal for most timelines. Before staining your new concrete, you’ll need to wait for it to be fully cured, a process that takes three to four weeks. Concrete that isn’t new can be stained at any time.
To properly stain your concrete, you’ll need to clean and prepare it, apply, clean, and neutralize the stain, and seal your concrete to protect it. When you’re preparing the surface, keep in mind the acid staining is translucent. It’s very different from paints and coatings that can cover up old markings and stains that you don’t want anyone to see.
If there is any residue on the surface of the concrete, it will likely be visible after the concrete staining, making it imperative to properly prepare the concrete for staining, so it looks as beautiful as it should. Not properly preparing the concrete for staining can be a costly mistake, especially if it ultimately needs to be redone.
Finally, a sealer is applied to further enhance the depth of color and provide surface protection.
Concrete staining is a unique and elegant option for both interior and exterior existing concrete surfaces. It provides a durable, permanent stain that requires little maintenance.
There are many stains and colors you can choose from; acid stains create rich, variegated earth tones, while water-based stains are better if you want color in your staining.
Acid stains take longer to react to the concrete and must be neutralized. Water-based stains need more surface preparation to open up the concrete and prepare it for staining. Acid stain coloration gives concrete a mottled, variegated, or marble-like look.
Restore old-world beauty to basements, driveways, businesses, patios, walkways, garages, and restaurants with concrete staining. Contact Pro Basins Stainings to get started.