What is the best way to stain a concrete basement floor?
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Stephen B on Mar 29, 2011Mark, Check out this site and video: www.diynetwork.com/videos/staining-a-garage-floor/18057.html It gives you a step by step procedure.Helpful Reply
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Mark on Mar 30, 2011Thanks Stephen, I appreciate the link!Helpful Reply
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Stephen B on Mar 30, 2011Mark, Your welcome, that's a pretty good video, isn't it?Helpful Reply
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Mark on Mar 30, 2011Yes it is! Would you suggest I stain my basement floor before or after I drywall the walls?Helpful Reply
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Stephen B on Mar 30, 2011Mark, I had to think about the pros and cons of both methods for a minute but, if it were me, I'd do it after I drywalled, taped, textured, primed and painted. Due to the fact that stain "flies' during application, I would mask the newly painted walls at least two feet up (start at the bottom of the baseboard(s) If you finish the floor before drywall, the messy process that drywall installation is, may damage the new floor.Helpful Reply
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Itsreally C on Apr 05, 2011prep & stain the floor 1st & apply 1 coat of a good sealer or epoxy,,, tape down protective cardboard overlapping the sheets so NO tape touches the floor,,, finish the room - apply top coat of sealer/epoxy - place baseboards,,, that's how its done by pro's & diy'ers who want to do it rightHelpful Reply
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Amazing Improvements and Garages on Apr 05, 2011Johns right about this one! If the sealer were water based, 2-3 applications would be the proper approach...Helpful Reply
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