For our project we chose aBehr Semi-Transparent Concrete Stainin “Tuscan Gold” to give our sunroom’s unfinished looking concrete floors a warm wash of honey-gold color: Step 2: Clean & Prepare Your Concrete Floor Just like a traditional painting project, you’ll want your surface thoroughly...
Learn about surface preparation for stained concrete. Find out why surface step is a vital step of a successful concrete staining project and get an overview of how to prepare concrete for staining.
The one exception might be for removing stains from a concrete floor. The best way to clean stained concrete floors is by identifying the source of the stain. For most stains, there are commercial products that can be used. If you're resistant to using commercial floor cleaners, you can tr...
What about Stained Concrete Patio Cost?Generally, the cost to stain your patio, driveway, or other outdoor concrete surface will be similar to indoor costs of $2-4 per square foot. How detailed and how large your surface is are major factors in determining the total cost of the project....
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Use a handheld concrete sander or orbital sander for small or indoor projects like bathroom floors or countertops. Use a belt sander for larger, more aggressive projects like garage floors. Use a floor concrete grinder or walk-behind grinder for large outdoor spaces like patios or driveways. Ste...
Seepage or flooding causes mold to grow in carpets, and the temperature difference between the basement's concrete floor and carpeting can cause moisture buildup, resulting in you-know-what. Cover up exposed dirt in the crawl space, preferably via a permanent method. Otherwise, cover it with ...
Here are a couple recipes I have on hand for both indoor and outdoor messes along with some deterrent suggestions. Recipe #1 This is to tackles messes outside the home, be aware that this treatment may affect lawn and plants that the solution comes in contact with. If it’s on surfaces...
The clients hired a subcontractor to stain the concrete floor as they wanted a “warmer” look than that of typical sealed concrete. Because it is well insulated, the floor is comfortable for stocking feet, even in the winter. –Mark Bealer/Studio 66 ...
covered the building sheathing and framing around this first floor entry, and was lapped over the foundation wall for about twelve inches - more material was needed, lapped with its upper edge underneath the upper course of housewrap so that the finish siding could extend closer to the ground....