Concrete stain issues
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put a Lowes black concrete stain on the floor and it is peeling up. Want to remove this stain and apply the marble look treatment. How would I do this and further explanation as to how to apply the 5 marble look colors
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https://directcolors.com/diy/marbled-granite-look-acid-stain/
How to Make Concrete Stain Look Marbleizedhttps://www.hunker.com/13402261/how-to-make-concrete-stain-look-marbleized
How to Create a Faux Marble Finish on Concrete Flooringhttps://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-create-a-faux-marble-finish-on-a-concrete-floor
Hi! Have you tried talking to a manager at Lowe's? They might help you with your problem. If they can't, hope this helps:
https://youtu.be/tOue4pZgQk8
Do you feel that you followed all the preparation steps closely, including cleaning, and applying the paint in the recommended temperatures?
Where is the concrete floor located?
Please post a picture of the product that you used.
Before applying any coating to concrete it must be clean. Acid washing is the best way.
https://www.wikihow.com/Acid-Wash-Concrete
Next you will need to apply a Bonding Primer, prior to your final finish. Note that most concrete finishes will have a "Prep" instructions and product recommendations...
https://www.concretedecor.net/departments/concrete-coatings/the-importance-of-bonding-primers/
We painted over stained concrete on our patio. It's held up great, but we did prep first. Here's the post if you want to peek. https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2018/08/how-to-paint-concrete-patio-makeover.html
Here's a post that might help https://www.pinesol.com/cleaning-surfaces/how-to-clean-concrete/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6t6ABhDMARIsAONIYyyO4oQgc93XB2bphCEBXizrazFVGQ4Tk1Cp4RtH4vGycOlIAwHD0R4aAkuIEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Hi Sandra, hope these helps you out,
to clean the floor
https://www.installitdirect.com/learn/concrete-stain-removal/
And the faux marble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=WPdWqcR7LY4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKucJyqhQw4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5_MNcl1BQc
Please wear real chem mask niosh ...this stuff will burt your lungs eyes and can make a real mess of your skin too. Allergic dermatitis reactions, etc.. always cov er rup with flooring changes, tile, paint, epoxy etc. Especially prep cleaning old flooring!