Then 2 hours after the last coat neutralize the acid with tsp and water 5.
Diy stained concrete kitchen floor.
You can apply multiple coats waiting 2 3 hours in between.
The second step in the process is also very important.
Apply the stain and remove residue step 4.
Sand the floor completely 2.
Apply finishing sealer step 5.
Steps to staining an interior concrete floor.
How to acid stain a concrete floor step 1.
Spray the floor with water and scrub it with a push broom.
When acid staining concrete it s extremely important to clean the concrete very well before.
Spray on the acid stain with a backpack sprayer.
You can still see the seams of the subfloor notice the vertical line on the right hand side of the photo above.
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I applied a special etching solution.
Wash rinse the floor 3.
Choose a concrete stain step 2.
Prepare the concrete surface step 3.
Oh my word i totally feel in love with this idea and it looks amazing.
But the whole diy concrete floor is quite thin maybe 1 8 thick max.
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Ultimately i built up 6 thin layers and then topped it with a thicker layer.
Let the floor dry completely.
Use a shop vac to remove any water.
Instructions spray the floor with a 1 1 ratio of water and neutra clean in a plastic sprayer.
Painter s tape step 1.