After we stained the floor:
It was about 6 days of prep work and 2 days of actually staining. We opted not to put a shiny topcoat on because we liked the satiny leather look that 2 coats of stain gave us. We are thrilled with the character and warmth it adds to the concrete. We plan to lay a cozy area rug in the room to juxtapose the hardness of the concrete. If you are curious how the whole project went down, we aren’t gonna leave you hanging.
Here’s a short video of the entire process (for those of you who haven’t seen it on True Value’s Facebook Page):
If you take anything away from that video, it should be: if you plan on staining your concrete floor, make sure it is SUPER clean beforehand. Prep is key. And it will be all worth it in the end.
Of course, we don’t make videos without tons of outtakes. You’re welcome:
To see how our guest room and office turned out, check out this post.
I think my concrete guy applied the sealer before the concrete was dry enough. It looked fine at first, but now several days later there is a white film under the sealer.
Hello, I am trying to find the video of the actual prepping and staining of the floor. Is it still available? I watched your outdoor patio video, but I need the one where carpet was removed and how to remove the glue. Thanks!
You really did a great job there. Its worth your 6 days of work.
Loved your takes on Concrete Staining. Thanks for the enjoyable read.
How do I clean and prep my floors first?