Planning Your Next Acid Stain Project

By Justin Richardson

Use the Acid Stain Project Checklist to determine what products you’ll need for your next DIY project. Keep in mind that concrete texture, porosity and conditions will effect the amount of stain and sealer needed to complete the job. Rougher, more porous concrete may require more than the recommended amount of acid stain and concrete sealer so use this checklist as a guide rather than the final word on your project needs.

Keep in mind that it is your responsibility, as the stain applicator, to make sure the slab is ready to accept the stain, whether you poured the concrete or not. Take the time to look at the batch tickets to see what’s in the concrete mix, and always do a sample prior to stain installation to ensure that the color is correct.

Acid Stain Project Checklist

Preparation Tools

• ProClean Degreaser™
• Pressure Washer
• Scrub Brush/Broom/Mop/Bucket
• Wet/Dry Vacuum
• Surface Protector/Tape

Check out our Comprehensive Surface Preparation Guide.

Etching Tools (If Required)

• Safety Gear
• Plastic Pump Sprayer
• Spiked Shoes
• CitrusEtch™ Concrete Etcher
• ProClean Neutralizer™
• Scrub Brush/Broom/Mop/Bucket
• Wet/Dry Vacuum

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Acid Staining & Neutralizing Tools

• Safety Gear
• EverStain™ Acid Stain
• Plastic Pump Sprayer/Spray Bottle/Foam Brush
• Spiked Shoes
• ProClean Neutralizer™
• Scrub Brush/Broom/Mop/Bucket
• Wet/Dry Vacuum

Step-by-Step Guide: Neutralizing Concrete Acid

Sealing Tools

• Safety Gear
• AcquaSeal™  or EasySeal™ Acrylic Concrete Sealer
• Plastic Pump Sprayer
• 1/4″ Nap Roller & Tray

Concrete Sealer Buying Guide

Polishing Tools (Interior Only)

• ProWax Polish™
• 1/4″ Nap Roller & Tray