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please critique my floor finish plan

stealman

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I am planing to acid stain and then use a clear sealer over it. My floor is 2 or 3 months old. it is pretty clean. 1400 sq. ft.

My plan

Clean floor with simple green and scrub with broom. How much simple green per gallon of water?

How long should floor dry before I can spray the acid?

Apply acid with a pump sprayer work it around with a broom then lightly spray acid over the already broomed area again.

After letting the acid sit neutralize it with baking soda. How much baking soda per gallon of water?

After acid stain.Fill control cuts with a epoxy type filler with black pigment added. Advice on what to use for this please.

Apply Acrylic sealer over the floor with a roller when dry.

Will the acid stain give me the correct prepared surface for the sealer?
Am I looking for the 80 grit feel for this sealer?
Is acrylic a good choice?
 
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stealman

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has anyone done this that can let me know if my plan sounds correct?
 
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Clean with your green cleaner, rinse and let dry overnight .
Apply acid stain using pump up sprayer. Neutralize with one cup baking soda to one gallon water. Scrub with broom, no pressure wash. Rinse liberally.
When good and dry apply two thin coats of acrylic sealer. Now fill your cuts.
 
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stealman

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Thanks for the reply. What ratio of simple green to water? Can you recommend a crack filler that can be tinted black and is simi hard? Not caulking.
I was thinking that the crack filler should be done before sealing?
 
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