Best Acid Stained Concrete Services in Palm Beach County, FL

You can apply acid-stained concrete on colored or stained, and old or new concrete surfaces. These designs come in ten basic colors. Even though they are referred to as acid stains, acid isn’t an ingredient that gives color to the concrete surface. Metallic salts that are in a water-based and acidic solution react with the concrete to give your surface permanent coloring. Siliceous aggregates like sand and gravel don’t react with the stain. Surfaces that contain a high cement content react more than the ones that have less cement resulting in more intense colors.

Because every surface is different, the results tend to vary from one surface to another. It is good to test a small area to determine the appearance of the final result. Reputable professionals like Palm Beach Pro Concrete Contractors use this approach. You will not affect the final color until you apply the sealer. When dealing with wood stains, you can still see the wood grains through the stain. Wood stain closely resembles acid stain because you can see all finishing marks and defects through it. The factors that affect the final product include;

• The properties and amount of cement that you use. It also depends on the type of aggregate and admixtures that you use to apply the acid-stained concrete.
• Age of the concrete, amount of moisture present, and the concrete finishing methods.
• Texture and porosity of the surface.
• The prevailing weather conditions after you apply the stain.
• Efflorescence