How do you stain concrete?

Hi there, I'm not sure if its possible to achieve a stencil effect with stain but it would work with paint. Here's how one blogger did it: https://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/blog/learn-how-to-stencil-a-concrete-balcony.html

First, it will need to be clean & dry. Make sure you use a cleaner that doesn't leave a residue and scrub well. You might need to pressure wash & use a degreaser if there are old stains but since you've had rugs, hopefully not.

Next, you will mix muriatic acid with water 1:4 and sprinkle over the area. This will bubble and etch for pad. After 20-30 minutes you can sweep away while using water - lots of it. This stuff is caustic so wear a mask, rubber boots, and gloves. Protect all areas of skin.

Wait at least 2 days to completely dry and sweep off any powder residue left. Then you can start applying the stencil and stain.

Finally, once it is stained you can seal with a water based sealer using a garden sprayer or a roller.

If you don't feel like you need it, you can skip the muriatic step and only pressure wash with a cleaning solution.

How to Stain Concrete

1. clean concrete with non residue cleaner and brush. Scrub the Area. Begin by removing dirt, grease or mildew with a non-residue cleaner and a stiff-bristled brush. ...
2. wet concrete and sprinkle cleaning acid solution. Spread the Acid Solution. ...
3. apply concrete stain with brush and dry 24 hours. Apply a Concrete Stain.

Hope this helps:

https://youtu.be/9PbxoF2OPl4

Hello there,

You can buy Paint for concrete floors (Brick and Tile too). Hope that helps

Here is a site that sells stencils and shows how to stencil a concrete porch: https://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/blog/decorate-your-cement-porch-with-a-stencil.html

Several ideas from other Hometalkers. Not stain but paint

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=stencil%20concrete

Here are some more tips for you. Including technical info.

https://youtu.be/a_e3altGXwY

https://youtu.be/WoEdP0M6K0M

https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/stenciling_concrete/

Thanks to all! Can’t wait for summer to get started! 😉