How To Stain Concrete Patio Blocks
Spray the first color the base coat onto wet concrete applying just enough stain to cover the surface.
How to stain concrete patio blocks. Now you can begin applying a concrete stain with a roller or brush in any style or pattern you desire. The acid in the stain lightly etches the surface allowing it to penetrate more easily. The stain is still fresh and can be ruined by walking on them. However most concentrates are around a 1 1 ration of concentrate to water.
If a second coat is needed wait 24 hours between coats. Apply the stain. Roll the area you wish to stain with concrete dye in your desired color. Staining block requires an understanding of the stain itself to determine the exact ratio of stain to water.
A base coat of stain covers the concrete and makes your topcoat color more vibrant. Pour the outdoor concrete stain into a pump sprayer or paint tray depending on how you wish to apply it. It provides an integral semi transparent permanent stain that is intended to a. Acid stains work by penetrating the surface and reacting chemically with the concrete.
Sealing the wall after coloring. Soycrete concrete stain is a bio based non toxic alternative to acid stains. Depending on the look you want to achieve for your stained concrete patio you can choose from acid based chemical stains or water based stains. This is dependent upon the texture of the block wall.
Move the sprayer wand in a continuous circular motion. He hears a suggestion from heaven while using a translucent concret. Shoes can leave their tread impression in the stain and it will remain in the stain. With proper care and maintenance the stained and sealed concrete should last years.
Using the pump sprayer evenly distribute the outdoor concrete stain to the brick patio pavers. Once dry remove the painter s tape. We chose a light white concrete stain to start. Don t forget to stain the edges.
In many cases the concrete stain may come as a concentrate and need to be mixed. Allow the cinder blocks to dry thoroughly before applying paint stain or a dye. Apply a concrete stain let the concrete dry for a least 48 hours and sweep off any residual concrete powder. We went with a darker shade of charcoal to match the home.