acid stain new slab

[misterfixit]

Is there an amount of time you should wait after pouring a new slab before using acid stain?

If I wanted to stain, densify, then seal, I know I need at least 28 days before desifying, what about stain?

 

[Garage Flooring]

Is there an amount of time you should wait after pouring a new slab before using acid stain?

If I wanted to stain, densify, then seal, I know I need at least 28 days before desifying, what about stain?

I don't sell acid stains, but I know many/most who do add a sealer as well. That being said it would seem like the 28 day minimum should still be followed.

 

[misterfixit]

Thanks. I was wondering about acid staining before I put the metal on the framework. It would make it easier to wash with a hose, just rinse and let dry. I was thinking of staining, then putting on siding and sealing later, maybe a couple of weeks later.

 

[Shea]

Don't forget to neutralize

 

[RPH]

There is water based stains that appear to give great results. The acid stain works with minerals in the concrete, this will cause variability in the color. Water based does not. Vendors here carry it and it’s worth looking into.

 

[misterfixit]

There is water based stains that appear to give great results. The acid stain works with minerals in the concrete, this will cause variability in the color. Water based does not. Vendors here carry it and it’s worth looking into.

The variability of colors is what I was leaning toward. I was thinking that some marble effect would help hide stains and damage on the floor.

 

[RPH]

One reason I went that way with four colors to cover the stains that will come.

 

[rnixon]

I used 6 colors on mine, topped with polyurea. I waited more than a week between staining an sealing. Polyurea is weather sensitive , ideal conditions are , low humidity and no chance of rain

There are different grades of acid stain , an "artist grade" has a higher concentration of metallic salts and will produce a deeper color , on average the cost is about 50% more than a standard grade

I chose clear polyurea as my sealer because it's chemical resistant, no hot tire pickup and it won't yellow, it's also easily repairable. Get a scratch, scuff with sandpaper, brush on another coat of poly ,and it's like it never happened

 

[tymbo]

That looks awesome! What brand of acid stain did you use?

 

[rnixon]

That looks awesome! What brand of acid stain did you use?

Concrete Camouflage

 

[PNWguy]

One reason I went that way with four colors to cover the stains that will come.

That's a good looking floor. Any details?

 

[joes169]

I always use Butterfield Sierra acid stain, and they recommend a minimum of 21 days, but I can tell you that I have acid stained on 7-10 day old concrete successfully many times. The most important part is that it needs to be fully cured out. Summer temps in Texas with sun exposure should make that easy at a week or so.

Also, I always recommend using at least 2 different colors, as some acids won't have the same chemical reaction on the whole slab, and the second acid often fills that area in.