Acid Staining
Acid staining is achieved by combining water mineral salts and acid, which is then applied to the concrete and allowed for a period of hours. This creates a new earth tone on the concrete surface. The specific surface is sometimes scrubbed with baking soda to normalize and remove excess stain and return the concrete's pH level to normal. Acid staining is known to be able to create varying degrees on slab surfaces that make them have a unique experience. Old concrete surfaces may not have the same color effect as the new one due to environmental action. It is also more difficult for worn-out concrete to accept acid staining.
Concrete Overlay
Another form of decorative concrete would be the concrete overlay. This gained popularity as far back as when some chemical engineers began running experiments concerning plant resins to be used as a modifier for cement and sand mixtures. This combination produces a topping material that would more easily adhere to concrete surfaces, thus providing a coating. This coating can also be used for the renovation of worn out and damaged surfaces or areas that has been affected by weather condition. The disadvantage with this is that it has low water resistance and can't last its adhesion capacity in solving permanent challenges – however, it can be managed or completely maneuver.
Acid staining is achieved by combining water mineral salts and acid, which is then applied to the concrete and allowed for a period of hours. This creates a new earth tone on the concrete surface. The specific surface is sometimes scrubbed with baking soda to normalize and remove excess stain and return the concrete's pH level to normal. Acid staining is known to be able to create varying degrees on slab surfaces that make them have a unique experience. Old concrete surfaces may not have the same color effect as the new one due to environmental action. It is also more difficult for worn-out concrete to accept acid staining.
Concrete Overlay
Another form of decorative concrete would be the concrete overlay. This gained popularity as far back as when some chemical engineers began running experiments concerning plant resins to be used as a modifier for cement and sand mixtures. This combination produces a topping material that would more easily adhere to concrete surfaces, thus providing a coating. This coating can also be used for the renovation of worn out and damaged surfaces or areas that has been affected by weather condition. The disadvantage with this is that it has low water resistance and can't last its adhesion capacity in solving permanent challenges – however, it can be managed or completely maneuver.