Preparation for concrete stains

In order for the job to be successful, stains on stamped concreteand concrete overlay must penetrate the concrete surface or bond to the concrete surface. The first step in preparing surfaces for staining is to think about the mix design for the concrete. You want to ensure that the mixture has enough capillary structure for your stains to penetrate the surface of the concrete. The concrete upon which the stain will be applied should be free of all coatings including curing agents, adhesives, and sealers. They concrete should be rinsed until no remaining acid residue is present. It is recommended that the floors be buffered with a buffing machine to create an aggressive and physical cleaning.

With stencils for stamped concrete and concrete overlayyou add a range of mediums through which you can apply decorative treatments. With stencils a concrete contractor can create a design through bead blasting, tints, acid etch stain, sandblast, water-based stains, colored overlay cement, and dust-on color hardeners. Stencils can be created from plastic, paper, wood, or metal, each serving a specific purpose. Steel stencils, for example, are better suited for bead blasting patterns or repetitive sand blasting patterns. Stencils can be used the same as a stamp can be used in order to make an impression upon freshly laid concrete. Concrete contractors use stencils to create logos, patterns, or to stop one treatment while beginning the other treatment on stamped concrete and concrete overlay.