Recently, we heard about an attractive floor finish called “acid stain,” which is applied directly over a previously unfinished concrete slab. It’s said to be easy to care for. Acid stain is ...

Acid-based stains chemically react with your concrete flooring, giving a natural appearance. The colors are earthy and nonuniform, so you won’t know exactly how your concrete floors will look ...

I sat down with John Reynolds, director of technical services at Solomon Colors to talk about the difference between acid- and water-based stains, common problems, and get some advice on applying ...

The acid stain, which comes in eight colors, is somewhat transparent, allowing the variations in the concrete to shine through, while the Color Hardener produces something more opaque.

With acid stains, after you've achieved your desired color, you have to neutralize the stain to stop the reaction. Mix one ...

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In the acid stains, we have had the greatest success with the terra cotta and brown pigments. They seem to go into the concrete evenly and offer a nice finish color. The sealer is also important.

Also, on an existing floor, the only way to color the floor is with acid stains or dyes – integral color can only be used on a new concrete pour.” Prosoco dyed, polished concrete. Prosoco ...

Acid stains include light earthy color options, like tans, browns, terra cottas, and soft-blue greens. In contrast, water-based stains have a wider selection that ranges from translucent to opaque ...

If you want a floor or driveway or even pathways through your landscape with historical implications you can always use concrete. It has been poured since the time of the pyramids. And even though … ...