Peerless How To Stain Concrete Countertops

Cover with a plate cup or glass to keep the bleach from drying out.

How to stain concrete countertops. Any unsealed natural state of concrete will stain because concrete is porous. First I made 4 different variations of the dye I only used one color by adding water to dilute the stain. Carefully pour the acid stain into the sprayer and spray the stain onto the surface of the concrete countertop.

Acid stain color does not penetrate very far into the concrete. I had no clue how much water to add so I just did one with a ratio of 11 and one with a ratio of 12 and one with a ratio of 13 you get the idea. Make sure the area is completely saturated but not too saturated to the point where puddles form.

Add a quarter cup of isopropyl alcohol into a spray bottle. Get fancy and add a couple of drops of essential oil for a more pleasant smell. Check the stain every 5 minutes until the stain is gone.

Lightly moisten the surface with water use a sponge or the sprayer. Check the stain every 15 minutes until its disappeared. Omega Concrete Countertop Sealer TM is completely impervious to bleach Soak a folded paper towel or cotton ball with straight bleach and set it on the stain.

Acid stain reacts better if the concrete surface is slightly damp. For stubborn stains wet a folded paper towel with bleach and set it on the concrete stain. Sep 25 2017 - Explore Samantha Panzeras board Stained concrete countertops followed by 452 people on Pinterest.

See more ideas about concrete countertops countertops stained concrete countertops. Spray the acid stain onto the surface of the concrete countertop. Make sure the acid stain fizzes when in contact with the surface.