When concrete floors are stained they need to be sealed to prevent abrasion and wear.
Polished dyed concrete floors.
Dye manufacturers often recommend applying dye at the grit level just prior to the final polishing step and then applying densifier afterward.
A major advantage of the dye stain technique is that no etching is required in order to achieve your desired color.
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In polished concrete the richness of the stain is somewhat muted when compared to a classic application that is directly on the cement rich cream and covered with a topical sealer.
For expert insight we talked with jeff eiswerth sherwin williams concrete coatings specialist with h c decorative concrete products in cleveland ohio and jim hammond owner of centaur contracting a decorative painting company in peninsula ohio.
When to apply dye to polished concrete.
The choice of polished or stained concrete floors goes beyond a desire for a mirror finish or rustic patina.
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We specialize in repairing concrete designing decorative flooring systems and protecting concrete from becoming damaged.
However bob harris author of bob harris guide to polished concrete floors says he has had good success applying dye at the 400 grit stage and after the slab has been densified since dyes are soluble and will penetrate readily.
In addition anytime that you dilute an acid stain with water you will not only lighten the color but you will also increase the variegation.
Even when compared with traditional stained concrete floors polished concrete has an edge.
It also depends largely on the customer s budget planned usage and maintenance expectations.