Sanding Concrete Floor Before Acid Stain. Do test all cleaning products first to verify their effectiveness. Don't etch floors with muriatic acid solutions before staining, in efforts to improve stain penetration. Sanding the surface if needed is acceptable, whether by hand or with larger machines from rental stores, such as commercial floor sanders and floor buffing machines with sanding pads.
How to Acid Stain a Concrete Floor | Hunker
This video discusses prep for an acid stain. Then in a bucket, i mixed some soap and water and mopped the entire floor. Here are 5 basic steps toward preparing your concrete to accept acid stain so you get the rich, beautiful floor you're looking for.
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Do test all cleaning products first to verify their effectiveness. Smooth, glossy surfaces will prevent all types of stains, even acid stains, from properly sticking to the floor. Don't etch floors with muriatic acid solutions before staining, in efforts to improve stain penetration. Maintenance for an acid stained concrete floor.
