| Acid washing is the process of cleaning cemented or | | | | After cleaning the concrete surface with acid |
| concrete surfaces by mopping them with muiratic | | | | washing, acid concrete stain is usually applied on the |
| acid or diluted hydrochloric acid. It is applied to | | | | surface. Acid concrete stains are used to enhance |
| concrete surfaces in order to remove the defiant | | | | the appearance of the surface. Staining acid wash |
| stains and marks. | | | | surfaces with acid concrete stains allows people to |
| Acid washing removes the old and dirty top layer of | | | | get the desired colors and patterns for their concrete |
| plaster, concrete or other types of surfaces and | | | | surfaces without spending large amount of cash. The |
| reveals fresh and clean layer of the surface from | | | | concrete stains are easily available in the market and |
| underneath. It is an ideal way of removing those | | | | they come in one gallon concentrate. A single gallon |
| stubborn stains and spots that never go away with | | | | of a concrete stain can cover floor area of about |
| normal washing. Acid washing is also used for cleaning | | | | 700 square meters. |
| long ignored pools from unwanted algae, minerals that | | | | Most of the concrete stains available in the market |
| get deposited overtime and stains. | | | | usually take too much time to dry, some up to 24 |
| The process of acid washing involves applying the | | | | hours. This makes the whole process troublesome as |
| right quantity of the hydrochloride acid to the | | | | people have to wait for long before applying sealer. |
| concrete and wait for some time to let the acid soak | | | | But there is a new concrete stain called Beer |
| into the surface. Then the treated surface is rinsed | | | | Concrete Stains is available in the market that can |
| with water by setting the pressure washer at about | | | | solve this problem. This product is quite versatile and |
| 3000PSI to wash off the acid. Baking soda is | | | | can be mixed with lacquer, thinner, water, beer, wine |
| sprinkled on the washed surface to completely | | | | or alcohol. When it is mixed with beer, alcohol or wine |
| neutralize the hydrochloride acid. | | | | it gives a unique color and look to the surface. It is |
| Every care should be taken by the person before | | | | mixed with water to keep the color original. When |
| handling the hydrochloric acid as it can cause skin | | | | mixed with thinner or lacquer, the stain dry out |
| burns and it may release toxic fumes. It is important | | | | quickly, usually in 15 minutes. The product also |
| to wear proper clothing and use the right gear such | | | | protects the concrete from the harmful effects of |
| as protective goggles, gloves and shoes made of | | | | Ultraviolet rays. Beer concrete stains come in |
| latex or rubber and breathing equipment in order to | | | | different colors that can be broadly categorized into |
| protect oneself from the harmful effects of the acid. | | | | two categories- standard and designer. Standard |
| One should also correctly follow the instructions | | | | colors are best for giving the classic appearance to |
| prescribed on the product by the manufacturer for | | | | the surface and designer colors are suited for more |
| safe and effective cleaning. | | | | modern look. |