So i decided to learn how to stain interior concrete floors.
Grey interior stained concrete floors.
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A concrete floor in an interior space doesn t have to be drab gray or dull.
Steps to staining an interior concrete floor.
Stained color samples on this chart represent the color of finish as closely as possible.
Depending on the look you want to achieve for your stained concrete floor you can choose from acid based chemical stains or water based stains.
Acid staining is a tedious process.
Every concrete floor will react with its own unique pattern.
Concrete acid stain color chart.
Once sealed with clear sealer your floor will pop with an elegant look.
How easy is it to change the color of stained concrete floors.
Wash rinse the floor 3.
Acid stains penetrate and react chemically with the concrete creating natural color variations that add character and unique mottling effects similar to the appearance of marble or granite.
It also won t fade peel or chip.
Indoor concrete stain is a great way to add color to your space and a durable finish to floors.
Acid based stain the color palette is more limited but the stain typically lasts longer than water based so it s the best solution for high traffic areas.
The colors shown are representations only.
I have always loved the look of stained concrete floors.
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Floor stain types colors.
San francisco interior designer nicole hollis had new concrete floors poured in her 5 000 square foot studio.
Final concrete acid stain colors may vary as they are determined by your particular piece of concrete.
Matte finishes are also increasing in popularity and are easy to maintain.
Acid based stain and water based stain.
Eagle acid stains create marbled variations of color eagle acid stains create marbled variations of color on cured concrete by chemical reaction with the minerals in the concrete.
Spray on the acid stain with a backpack sprayer.
Modern grey tones continue to increase in popularity.
Here are the pros and cons of each.
Here s what i learned in doing it.
There are two types of products you can use for staining concrete floors.
For the rest of the space see a noirish studio for a san francisco design star photograph by laure joliet courtesy of nicole hollis.
Acid concrete stain color below were achieved with surecrete s sure stain a semi transparent colored acid stain interior concrete and exterior if you are looking to stain your cement with natural earth tones with a low residue sure stain could be the right choice for you.
