Grab muriatic acid or another suitable etching acid.
Acid etching concrete countertops.
Acid stain is not necessary as the necessary acid etch is provided by the gel.
Remove all oils and greases prior to etching this can be done by using a degreaser laundry detergent or dawn concentrated dish soap.
The stenciled area can be left uncolored as in this example or colored with an acrylic stain.
This can range from csp 1 smoothest to csp 9 roughest.
How to acid stain concrete countertops.
Instead they are etching where the acid dissolved the cement paste and left white carbonate deposits.
Put on goggles and gloves.
Allow the countertop to dry completely wiping with the towel.
Before you start your etching you ll want to make sure you have.
The profiler prepares troweled concrete surfaces for painting or other finishing by giving them a slight tooth.
To begin remove any any all furniture vehicles and other obstructions from.
If the stain is deeper than the surface you might want to call in a professional once the acid etching and stain has been sanded away wipe away any dust with a damp cloth.
Clear the concrete of any obstructions.
Preparing to etch 1.
Use degreaser for oil or.
Cover your cabinets floor wall and sink with plastic.
The acid is applied on the concrete and then rinsed off with water.
Tape it securely with painter s tape.
Acid etching concrete creates only a minimal profile concrete surface profile or csp as defined by the international concrete repair institute icri is a standardized measure for the roughness of a given concrete surface.
Acid etching is the process of neutralizing a concrete surface through the use of muriatic or phosphoric acid.
Unlike stains etching is physical damage to the surface.
Yes you can acid stain any concrete countertop as long as the concrete has not have been treated with any waterproofing agent cleaned with muriatic acid or a heavy trisodium phosphate tsp solution.
Acid stain won t coat evenly if the counter is dirty.
Clean your countertops thoroughly with water removing any dirt or residue.
Next use the fine grit sandpaper to gently sand the area affected by the acid.
Remove all furniture equipment and objects from the concrete floor you are going to be etching sweep up or shop vacuum any dust and dirt.
