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Indoor diy stained concrete floors.
Here s what i learned in doing it.
Depending on the look you want to achieve for your stained concrete floor you can choose from acid based chemical stains or water based stains.
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Acid based stain and water based stain.
Floors and counter tops created with concrete can be stained to any shade or color desired adding warmth to the space for relatively little money.
Best of all staining interior concrete is the type of task that can be accomplished as a weekend project using a few simple tools purchased at a local home improvement store.
There are two types of products you can use for staining concrete floors.
I have always loved the look of stained concrete floors.
Acid stains penetrate and react chemically with the concrete creating natural color variations that add character and unique mottling effects similar to the appearance of marble or granite.
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Here are the pros and cons of each.
Steps to staining an interior concrete floor.
Wash rinse the floor 3.
It also won t fade peel or chip.
Diy stained concrete is an affordable yet beautiful way to update cement floor.
So i decided to learn how to stain interior concrete floors.
Sand the floor completely 2.
One of the most impressive ways to update your home is by changing the flooring.
Acid based stain the color palette is more limited but the stain typically lasts longer than water based so it s the best solution for high traffic areas.
A concrete floor in an interior space doesn t have to be drab gray or dull.
Floor stain types colors.
Indoor concrete stain is a great way to add color to your space and a durable finish to floors.
Spray on the acid stain with a backpack sprayer.