Stained cement floors

Kewe
by Kewe
how do you go about staining a cement floor? i love the photos i saw on pininterest.
  4 answers
  • Susan Sheffield Susan Sheffield on Feb 21, 2014
    For best results, etch your floors with muriatic acid. Then, purchase a stain or multiple stains(for color variation) from a store specializing in concrete stain. I strongly advise not using stains purchased at a home improvement store. The stain tends to fade quickly. Do ask your concrete stain specialist for their advice on staining techniques and/or research how-to's on Youtube. Finish with a clear poly for concrete if you wish. Note: Be very careful not to expose the muratic acid to your skin or around pets. Also use a breathing apparatus. It is always best to consult with a specialist before tackling this project.
  • Sweet Pea Studio Sweet Pea Studio on Feb 21, 2014
    Kewe Google Miracle Grow online and see all the ways to use this to stain concrete and then seal the floor. The ones I have seen done this way are really beautiful. Yours in art, Pamela
    • Dixie Dixie on Feb 22, 2014
      @Sweet Pea Studio Do you mean Miracle Grow plant food? That's all that I get when I google?
  • Sweet Pea Studio Sweet Pea Studio on Feb 22, 2014
    Dixie of Orlando, FL - Yes, Miracle Grow the plant food is what I mean. Google as Miracle Grow for Staining Concrete and you will find several sites that tell you all about how to do it. Good Luck!Yours in art,Pamela
  • Johnchip Johnchip on Nov 16, 2015
    Think about it. Concrete stains like crazy naturally. It won't take much, just how do you control it? Prep is prime. Selection of how you want it to look second. Third seal, seal seal, as it will keep staining by nature. (notice: repeated the word 'seal' multiple times)