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- Project Completed In: 4 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 200 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
I just finished my front patio that I enclosed. It is my Man Land. I call it the Clipper. Clippers are old sailing ships. I have more finishing touches to do. I would say the hardest part was the prep. 24 year old patio with stains and most likely solvent spilled on it. I didn’t grind it down but took a lot of effort to clean it. I used a good hand bottle sprayer to put down the acid, baking soda, and the sealer. It worked very well. 1 gallon covered 200 square feet of rough broom brushed concrete. Finished of with wax. I love the look. I couldn’t be happier. The look turned out exactly what I was hoping for.Used a carpet cleaner with brushes, scrub brush, vinegar and water solution for prep. A hand bottle sprayer fit nicely onto the quart size bottles of acid stain. Used the same hand bottle sprayer for the acid, sealer, and wax. Just cleaned it out between uses. It worked great.
- Project Completed In: 4 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 0.00900 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
Two stall garage for boat storage with an office and reloading loft above the office. I’ve been in and around construction for 28 years, but have never been involved with an acid stain project. To be honest, I was a bit intimidated tackling this project by myself; however it was easier than installing the wood paneling and metal siding. Not as technical with measurements and fitting. The floor just finishes the space. - Personal Tips:
Watch as many YouTube videos as possible.Spend as much time as needed to ensure your prep work is complete. I sanded the entire floor area with 40 grit sandpaper for the mechanical etching process to ensure a uniform finish.Wash and clean floor at least 3 times to remove all dust from the etching process.I used carpet drying fans to aid in the drying process after the initial wash, neutralization wash and during the sealing process. Fans during the sealing process helped ventilate the room since I used an acrylic sealer.Use a high quality respiratory if you use an acrylic sealer. - Direct Colors Products Used:
Mayalayan buff and shifting sands
Acrylic sealer
Other Products Used:
Hitachi palm sander
Wet/dry vac
Floor squeegee
Carpet fans
Spray bottle
Garden sprayer
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- Project Completed In: 14 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 568 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
New construction pool house. - Personal Tips:
Go for it!! I was so nervous but it’s really a fun project once you get started. The videos on the website are very informative. - Direct Colors Products Used:
Azure Blue, Malayan Buff, Shifting Sand, Light Charcoal EasyTint with regular sealer.
Other Products Used:
Miracle grow and a touch of glitter
