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We're planning on putting an acid etched finish on my brother's basement floor this spring.

We've done the moisture test and located the products ner his home in

Connecticut. Removal of existing paint and filling cracks will be first in order when we ...»

arrive there. I've seen a professionally finished acid etched floor at an upscale greenhouse and home decor store (Porter's) here in Central Florida and was impressed with the finish and the durability. As a "do-it-yourselfer" I'm looking forward to learning this technique; can it be accomlished without taking classes?

Peggy
Peggy Leesburg, FL on Apr 15, 2011
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    Decorative Concrete Solut... on Sep 13, 2011
    Yep. Amazing is correct on the big red flag. The typical small hairline cracks you really ...»
    can leave them be because they actually give the acid stained floor more character. But filling the larger cracks you'll have to be careful with what you use. Just remember, acid stains react chemically with the minerals in the cement. Specifically the hydrated lime. If you patch the cracks with an off the shelf caulk, you'll find that those areas will not take the stain. No hydrated lime, no stain.

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