One characteristic of stained concrete is that each project will have a different result. The differences may not be blatant, but no two surfaces react in exactly the same way. A homeowner, with the advice of a contractor can design a project using one of the application methods that are available. The porous material absorbs the staining in a different yet similar way.
When a homeowner is interested in using the staining method of finishing he or she can select from an acid based method and a water based method. There are rich earth tones available or a more quiet version. The perfect setting for any home is a patio, walk or driveway treated with this finishing application.
A contractor may explain the difference in the two methods. The acid based results from a chemical reaction which joins it permanently with the concrete surface. The water based acid will form a bond and cover the surface of the project without a chemical change taking place. Neither will chip, crack or peel away.
This is different from pigment or dye based processes that add color. The chemical reaction results in a lovely, translucent finish. It takes around four hours to set. The change will be permanent.
There are also water based acid stains that have a different result. It looks the same with the translucent beauty. However, it is not the result of a chemical reaction and change. This method causes the acid stain to bond with the surface. It can contain polymer, epoxy or acrylic.
Both acid based and water based methods of producing stained concrete have a translucent surface and the pattern appears to float on that surface. No two applications are ever exactly the same. They are, however, usually quite similar. One patio cannot be replicated due to the inevitable variations. Each individualized project is unique and each is equally beautiful and durable as well.
When a homeowner is interested in using the staining method of finishing he or she can select from an acid based method and a water based method. There are rich earth tones available or a more quiet version. The perfect setting for any home is a patio, walk or driveway treated with this finishing application.
A contractor may explain the difference in the two methods. The acid based results from a chemical reaction which joins it permanently with the concrete surface. The water based acid will form a bond and cover the surface of the project without a chemical change taking place. Neither will chip, crack or peel away.
This is different from pigment or dye based processes that add color. The chemical reaction results in a lovely, translucent finish. It takes around four hours to set. The change will be permanent.
There are also water based acid stains that have a different result. It looks the same with the translucent beauty. However, it is not the result of a chemical reaction and change. This method causes the acid stain to bond with the surface. It can contain polymer, epoxy or acrylic.
Both acid based and water based methods of producing stained concrete have a translucent surface and the pattern appears to float on that surface. No two applications are ever exactly the same. They are, however, usually quite similar. One patio cannot be replicated due to the inevitable variations. Each individualized project is unique and each is equally beautiful and durable as well.
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