Acid Stain Floor Maintenance

Maintenance for an acid stained concrete floor problems can also arise after application because of sealer failure or improper sealer maintenance.

Acid stain floor maintenance.

The most common cause of sealer failure is too much stain residue on the floor. To remove acid stains on the floor you must act immediately and sprinkle the bicarbonate sodium on the affected area ensuring that you are protecting yourself with a sturdy pair of gloves special work trousers and goggles. Then i used a vacuum to remove all of the dust dirt and debris. Applying the stain with a pump sprayer after about 4 hours we used a solution of 1 cup of baking soda and 4 gallons of water to deactivate the stain.

Do not use harsh household cleansers on the floor. Some dish washing soaps like dawn for example contain ammonia and cannot be used on waxed floors. Acid stained floors are easy to clean and rarely need more than a mop and water. The baking soda stops the acid from etching the floor.

I started by scraping any dried drywall mud and paint off the floor. The residue is very acidic. We then used our shop vac to suck up the water from the surface.