As anticipated, we had a frustrating weekend. Unfortunately the stain did not "stick" again. After another test, we discovered the color buffed out. It did leave the floor a slightly warmer gray and after much debate over whether or not to just seal the raw concrete (as is seen in virtually every "Dwell" home recently), we decided that the stain does give the floor a bit more character and warmth. So we did it....and it all buffed out as expected, but we feel alright with the result. Because the color continues to come out when buffed, it also added a day to the process before it can be sealed, so we have to push the drywallers back until Wednesday...which is a big bummer. Every day seems so significant when you're facing homelessness!
Our appliances will all be delivered (to the garage) tomorrow. Also, the siding and roofing materials should arrive to the installers this week...that means installation could begin soon. Our good friend, Vic, in San Antonio thinks our front door will be shipped this week as well. All good news, as we are packing right now to move (into storage) next weekend.
3 comments:
How did this happen with the stain on your concrete? Had the person who was doing it had this problem before? I love concrete, counters and floors, and have never known of this issue.
This had happened to our stainer before. In that case, they switched products and the results were good. In our case, we tried 3 different acid based stains and two acetone based dyes, none of which worked. The conclusion is that either the finish on our concrete is too smooth and the pores are too tight or that an admix was unknowingly added to the concrete mix. Ultimately, though, we are happy with the unique result - I will post pictures soon.
Did you try Sim Stain concrete stain that is water based and non-hazardous it is a green product. It can also be used to correct acid stain color once the concrete is neutralized. There pictures on the website look like acid stain.
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