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   ruffmike | Oct 16, 2005 06:45pm | #1

   I acid stained my slab and did nothing special because of the radiant system. Just follow acid staining and sealing recommendations. Good luck, we love our floor. After staining and one coat of sealer, we covered the floor with paper for protection. We used that red paper from home depot, available by tarps/ dropcloths,( some type of cheap roofing paper) worked good.

                               Mike

       Trust in God, but row away from the rocks.

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   Clyde | Oct 16, 2005 07:44pm | #2

     I have applied concrete stain previously and done a good deal of decorative work in that regard, but never have applied acid stain.  I like the effect, however, and am considering using an acid stain on an old concrete floor (no radiant heat).  Problem:  There is a 1/4 - 3/8 inch crack across one section of the floor.  What is the best way to fill and seal this so that it won't be visible/ stand apart from the rest of the floor once sealed?  Also, what acid stain products have you found to be best or best avoided?  Do most come with good instructions?

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   brownbagg | Oct 16, 2005 08:31pm | #3

   it will look better if you leave the crack alone, seems like the worst looking slabs come out the best.

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   Clyde | Oct 16, 2005 09:20pm | #4

   Okay.  thanks.  What about products?  Application advice?

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   brownbagg | Oct 17, 2005 01:02am | #5

   I used Kemiko stain and a pump up sprayer. Kemiko.com acid-stain.com

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   Clyde | Oct 17, 2005 01:26pm | #7

   I've seen their ads and sent off for information.  They have a brochure, but it doesn't provide a lot of information.  When you buy the product (or before you buy the product) do they send more detailed info reference application, special effects, do's and don'ts?

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   ruffmike | Oct 17, 2005 06:14am | #6

   Brownbag is right, the crack can add ambiance. Check out http://www.acidstain.com boards for info. on methods/ products                            Mike

       Trust in God, but row away from the rocks.

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   Clyde | Oct 17, 2005 01:41pm | #8

   Thanks, this is a great resource!