My question is regarding concrete acid stains.
Where can i buy concrete acid stain in south africa.
We specialise in a range of cement based finishes for walls floors ceilings countertops pools as well as building and waterproofing products.
Cretestain does not react with clay bricks unless over coated with a cement plaster.
Can apply multiple coats and must be neutralized with industrial ammonia after final coat to ensure that the acid does not re activate.
Use designed to achieve antique colouring effects.
The original surface texture of the brickwork or masonry is not altered.
Description chem stain concrete acid stain is a permanent stain that reacts chemically to colour pre mixed overlay materials and regular concrete.
Our brick stain chemically bonds with most types of brick and masonry.
I am a metal worker and artist and have recently begun incorporating cement into my work.
A discussion started in 2003 but continuing through 2020.
Making homemade acid stains for concrete p1.
If the main ingredient of your paving bricks is cement concrete as cretestain must be in contact with cement or concrete to be effective.
The dyebrick guarantee does not apply to trade use.
Once the stain has disappeared neutralise the surface with distilled white vinegar.
The concrete must be unsealed and porous so that the stain can penetrate and re act.
The user must dilute the stain before use.
Urethane concrete sealers in clear and a range of colors designed as protective coatings for exterior and interior applications to heavy traffic areas like retail stores schools and warehouses are also available.
Coolcrete concrete stain can be applied to new or old concrete.
Also available are the carriers and a wide range of concrete pigments to concrete acid stains and powder oxide colorants.
Before varnishing a surface get rid of unsightly dark water marks on stripped surfaces with an application of oxalic acid.
How it works is that the metallic salts in an acidic water based solution re act with the calcium hydroxide free lime in the hard concrete and yield insoluble permanent colours.
Make up a solution with boiling water and apply it to the mark with a brush.
I would like to make my own acid stains.
Can i stain my existing paving.
Wear protective gloves and eye protection.