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staining concrete Peter 05-06-2008
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Posted by on May 6, 2008, 10:53 pm
wrote:

>>
>> Stain is just a colorant. If you also want the floor to be shiny and
>> smooth, then it may also require surface grinding or many layers of wax and
>> buffing.
>
>I used a concrete stain from one of the
>big box stores and was very displeased
>with the results. I was essentially
>paint, although the label did clearly
>say stain.
>There was really no soaking in and now,
>after about 2 winters, most has pealed
>off. My question, what is a good
>concrete stain?

If you use an acid based stain it will hold up pretty well. I did mine
several years ago with an adobe color and it still looks good

Posted by Phisherman on May 6, 2008, 7:15 pm
wrote:

>Hi everyone:
>
>I'm looking into finishing my basement and am interested in staining
>techniques. I have come across a few websites which seem to suggest
>this is a fairly straightforward process (notably http://www.dcsurfaces.com/).
>Has anyone in the group had first hand experience with this? If so,
>can you describe and perhaps share any details you might find useful
>to a non-professional? Thanks!


I have read about coloring concrete immediately after it is poured. I
would think anything but gray would look strange--do you ever plan to
sell this house?

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