Etching for epoxy

[FLSTC4ME]

How many times did you guys have to etch your concrete till you got it to the texture recommended.

Third time and I'm still not there. ARRRRGGHHHHH!

 

[35mastr]

I no pro at this. But I thought that the etch was just to clean it. I dont think its actually going to change the texture of it all that much.

 

[hook982]

I no pro at this. But I thought that the etch was just to clean it. I dont think its actually going to change the texture of it all that much.

+1

 

[Tomwall]

I did mine 3 x with a 1 to 1 mix of muriatic acid. It should definatly change the feel of you cement. I think they say like 80-100 grit sand paper or something like that. I used 5 gallons of acid for 700 square ft.

 

[haugy]

I had brand new concrete and used a dual-head grinder for mine. Worked great, no etching required. But that is clean virgin concrete. No stains, oil, sealer, etc.

 

[sixt8 berd]

My concrete is about 2 years old. I used about a gallon of muriatic acid each time I etched about 150-175 square feet. I didn't add any water to it but I made sure the floor was nice and wet so it probably was about a 1:1 mix. I had to etch twice to get the texture I was looking for.