Apply two coats of conflex flexible concrete waterproofer smooth h c colortop solvent based solid color concrete sealer or h c colortop water based solid color concrete stain according to label directions.
How to stain basement floor.
For homeowners looking to add value to their house with a finished basement floor at about 0 61 per sq.
Step 5 stain the floors.
If you are wanting to prep concrete floor for staining you can use a 30 grit satellite pad that is diluted super blue for deep cleaning.
Concrete stain offers the lowest cost and highest return of any flooring option.
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Prepare the surface by cleaning the floor and etching the surface to permit penetration of the stain.
Slipping was a concern.
Although the super shiny floors make my heart sing this room goes out to our pool so we often have wet feet when entering.
Sealing the stained concrete floors.
Staining a concrete basement floor the wrong way.
I would like to find out how to do the prep concrete work.
Whether a basement is the subject of a new buildout or a long overdo remodeling project the versatility cost and durability of stained concrete makes it the perfect flooring choice.
You should start with a paintbrush then use a roller to stain the rest of the floor.
I would like to use a water based stain for my basement floor.
I believe i will need the floor prepared for the stain grinding.
You get to learn from my mistake.
My 25 hours of work staining my concrete basement floor would all be for nothing.
A stained concrete basement floor can be finished without costly contractors and are easy to maintain once sealed.
Here are a few things to keep in mind.
You are now ready to apply the stain to the corners as well as the edges of your basement.
By being able to take on the appearance of marble tile and even wood a stained concrete basement floor can suit any design plan.
If we use concrete stain for our basement they will be high gloss so we can sock skate.
More on that in a minute.