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Things You Should Know About Acid Stained Concrete
Dull, grey, boring concrete has been given a facelift with the rapidly rising popularity of Decorative Concrete. A long time standard in Austin, TX, Decorative Concrete has caught on nationwide because of its beauty and versatility. Having shed its drab ugly appearance, today it is being transformed into works of art.
Chipped, stained and damaged pool decks, driveways and interior floors can be resurfaced and made to look like beautiful natural stone at a mere fraction of the price of replacing it. Concrete is the new interior and exterior design King. Few materials can compete with concrete when it comes to versatility. It can be molded into any shape, stained or dyed to match nearly any hue and exhibit textures ranging from rough to highly polished.
Concrete can be given a whole new look with engraving, acid staining, texturing, overlaying or resurfacing.
What Is Acid Stain?
Austin acid staining is a mixture of water, hydrochloric acid, and acid-soluble metallic salts. They work by reacting chemically with the hydrated lime in the stain producing color in the concrete.
When acid stain is applied to a concrete surface it creates a mottled, uneven, translucent color. This coloring process gives the surface a look similar to weathered stone, slate or marble. Since each concrete slab has a slightly different chemical combination colors in concrete can vary. Acid Staining unlike paint is not a coating. Therefore, the color becomes a permanent part of the surface and will not chip, flake or peel. Since acid stain is translucent cracks and other imperfections in the slab give a weathered look of character.
Concrete acid staining isn't something that should be done by a novice. There are so many things that can go wrong with the application from spills on your walls or driveway, to eating a hole in the floor of your car or truck if not handled properly.
However an experienced applicator can produce a one of kind work of art with concrete and acid stain.
Intricate designs can be scored or etched into your surface giving the appearance of tile or stone.