I ve researched many different ways to refinish them and finally decided on a polyurea coating that s generally used on concrete floors like garage floors.
How to refinish concrete floor discolored.
Then i proceeded to use a concrete sealer that didn t really work well.
Apply a coat of concrete and masonry stripper to the entire floor using a paintbrush paint roller or airless sprayer.
Add clean potable water and then the flo coat concrete resurfacer into a 5 gallon pail.
Begin the process of sealing by cleaning the surface of the concrete with a soft bristled broom to remove any dirt dust or grit that may have accumulated on the surface of the floor.
Flushing is when you flood the surface of a concrete slab with hot water and then scrub vigorously with a hard brush.
Quikrete concrete resurfacer will renew and restore your old worn concrete driveway.
Did the winter weather conditions take a toll on your concrete surface.
Using a power drill and a mortar or paint mixing paddle mix for a maximum of 3 minutes to achieve a workable mix and allow the material sit for 1 minute.
So now in 2017 i have dull dingy countertops covered with stains.
Open the windows and turn on any overhead fans to rid the space of toxic fumes that may develop during the sealing process.
Patch tack strip holes and cracks in the existing floor.
For more information read tips for removing existing flooring from concrete.
If your concrete is in bad condition consider applying an overlay to cover up minor flaws.
To change the color we re covering the two most common solutions here.
You can re stain the floors by applying a new penetrating sealant or paint them by applying an industrial coating.
Let it remain on the floor for the time recommended on the container usually six to eight hours or until the finish begins to noticeably bubble and peel.
For mild discolorations you can repeat this process several times and.
If water has a high iron or mineral content or if the water is carrying leaves or dirt it can leave behind iron or rust colored stains or dark spots on the concrete.