Understanding the Benefits of Acid Stained Concrete

Applying acid stain to your concrete floors in the Houston, TX area can help provide your floors’ surface with a new shine. It helps create a translucent look that brings out extra depth and dimension to your floors’ look.

What is Acid Staining?

Acid staining is a finishing technique for concrete surfaces, which involves mixing water, hydrochloric acid, and acid-soluble metallic salts, and then applying the mixture on the concrete surface.

When you acid stain concrete, the stain you use lightly etches the surface of the concrete. This allows the metallic salts in the mixture to penetrate the surface and react with the concrete, allowing it to become a permanent part of the concrete surface.

Benefits of Acid Staining Concrete

• Durability

By acid staining concrete, you create a surface that is resistant to both fire and UV light. Furthermore, when carried out properly, acid staining results in a surface that is water-resistant due to the water-based nature of the finish, as well as a surface that is resistant to chipping, peeling, fading, and discoloring.

• Easy Maintenance

Because the acid stain does not fade, the concrete surface does not need to be waxed often. Furthermore, acid stained concrete is also easy to clean, and you can wipe off spills without much trouble.

• Appearance

The translucent nature of acid stained concrete results in an attractive appearance. The intensity of the color depends on the concrete surface.

When you apply acid stain to the concrete, the natural color variations create a unique and attractive floor. Furthermore, there are various finishing options available for you to choose from, including natural stone, marble, and weathered leather.

• Cost

While you will have to pay for the initial installation of the acid stain on your concrete floors, the durability and easy maintenance of these floors means that you will not be faced with unexpected repair costs over a longer period of time. This makes it a cost-effective flooring solution for your space.

If you’re looking to acid stain your concrete floors, you can contact Xpedite Coatings at (713) 365-0444 for a free quote and guidance on how to proceed!