Etching Painted Concrete Floor

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Etching painted concrete floor. Etching is normally a two person operation with one person applying the acid and the other working the floor machine. Free delivery with 45 order. Aside from the more popular hydrochloric acid phosphoric acid can also be used. It is a mineral acid which is just as effective but without the harmful effects.
Smooth and sand rough edges using 100 grit sandpaper. Most concrete paints require etching and if they don t do it anyway. She has coauthored a handbook for teachers on school wide discipline and has contributed tips for. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.
Wear protective gear when acid etching your concrete floor. Michele norfleet is a freelance writer who writes on travel home and garden and education topics. Behr premium 1 gal. Before you start your etching you ll want to make sure you have enough of a suitable acid to complete your project having to run out to the hardware store in the middle of your etching project is a serious pain.
How to paint concrete that has already been painted written by anubhav kapoor on jun 30 2010. Sweep the floor of all dirt and paint flakes using a broom. 901 silver gray self priming 1 part epoxy satin interior exterior concrete and garage floor paint model 90101 33 98 33 98. It also reduces the surface alkalinity of the concrete that can cause some paints to adhere poorly.
You roughen such a floor by etching it with muriatic acid. Remove all flaking peeling paint using a scraper and wire brush.