TIKKURILA Patio Paving Stain - For Garden Concrete Stones & Slabs - Water-Based - 1 Litre

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Install a diamond masonry blade in a circular saw and set it to a depth of 1/4 in. The cuts don’t need to be deep—just enough to separate colors. Have a helper spray a water mist on the blade during the cut to contain the dust (Photo 1). Don’t use cheap abrasive blades for cutting concrete—you can’t spray them with water, and you’ll end up with dust all over your siding and windows. Using wood stain on external items and surfaces offers both homeowners and professionals several big advantages. For example, it prevents the wood from rotting if it hasn't already been sealed. It also protects wood from moisture and sun damage, preventing the wood from breaking in freezing temperatures and unsightly discolouration. This patio in a business complex had plain gray concrete. To improve its appeal, the owners wanted to have it stained a more inviting color. J. Haydel of Scornstain LLC pressure washed the concrete and then applied Sim Stain followed by a solvent sealer. Now you don’t even recognize that the seating area is the same concrete, it looks like something completely new.

Pressure washing and using a patio cleaner are the easiest ways to clean your patio, but if you'd prefer to use what you already have in the cupboards and don't mind getting on your hands and knees and putting in that extra effort, you can try using the soap, vinegar, or bleach method. The soap method Once your cleaning solution has been poured over the slabs, grab a pair of protective gloves and start scrubbing it in. Rinse away any soapy residue with water, then get a hard-bristled brush to clear the leftover water and cleaning solution. The other alternative to investing in a specially formulated concrete cleaner is to make your own, which you can probably do with items you already have in the house. Cleaning with white vinegar is a fail-safe way to decompose any grime, so it's definitely worth a try. Just avoid putting any homemade cleaning solutions inside your pressure washer. Once applied ensure the floor is not subject to any contamination as this could cause the coating to fail. You can also clean your patio using soap or vinegar mix solution, though this will require much more effort to scrub the areas clean and bleach - not an eco-friendly option.Although this is one of the best patio cleaner for fast-acting results, it will still take a few days to clean the patio completely. Therefore, if you’re cleaning ahead of a party or gathering you should make sure you use this product a couple of days before to ensure the patio is looking fresh for the big day. Following dilution application can be either with a low-pressure pneumatic sprayer (course spray) or by using a watering can with a rose attachment

It does need diluting, and because of the high strength, it’s important that the concentrated product doesn’t touch your skin. In fact, I’d recommend wearing protective gear and clothes you don’t really care about – even a small splash of this product will discolour your trousers! As with any other staining concrete project, surface preparation is critical. Any stains, such as rust, will show through in the finished project. Clean the entire surface with a heavy-duty cleaner (Photo 2), working in 4 x 4-ft. sections at a time. Then rinse the concrete with water until you don’t see any more soapy bubbles. For tough rust stains, use a stain remover, and rinse it off with water. For grease or oil stains, use a product that’s designed to remove those stains. Blast dirt and debris out of the kerfs with water. Prep the area for staining Once you're done brushing, rinse the entire area until no dirt remains. You'll have to wait until it's completely dried before you can see the final results, but your patio should come up spotless. FAQS What is the best thing to clean concrete with? It will remove moss, mould and mildew as well as gently remove any unsightly stains from all outdoor surfaces. Despite its effectiveness, results take a couple of weeks to appear which is longer than other products. Results are long lasting, and there’s no scrubbing required on application. This is a reasonably slow-acting, albeit effective, product. It's important to ensure that the surface is completely clean before the application of the paint. Jet washing should be performed on a fan setting at roughly 30cm distance from surface or with a dedicated rotary patio cleaner. Do not use jet patterns or turbo type lances.Concrete stains are different from acid (or etching) stains, which chemically react with minerals in the concrete to change the color. Acid stains are available for DIYers, but there are fewer colors to choose from, and applying it involves more steps than this how to stain concrete story. Time, money and materials Unlimited design possibilities for refinish concrete patio Family Handyman Product must be left at least 48 hours to fully cure before the treated area can allow any form of traffic. You won’t be able to get the saw blade right next to the house, so finish off the kerfs with a masonry chisel and a hammer or a grinder with a diamond blade. Prevention is better than cure, so put a cardboard or wooden 'drip tray' underneath any leaky engines. Note that tarmacadam will degrade if contaminated with oil or a thin, oil-derived product such as petrol, diesel or hydraulic/brake fluid. This damage can not be treated. You may have to repair or replace seriously affected areas.

Apply your first coat with a brush or roller (start at the corner of painting area and working inwards). Please note: the paint should be applied thinly.

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This product is a translucent coloured stain, designed to absorb into the surface in a similar way a timber stain would. Patio Magic kills green mould and algae in 2-4 days and continues to clean the treated surface in the following months. As a result, the effects of the product last between six and twelve months after the initial application. A homemade cleaning solution for your patio can be made by mixing equal parts water and white vinegar,' says Zak. 'This natural cleaner is effective in removing dirt, mildew, and algae. For stubborn stains, you can add a few drops of liquid dish soap to the mixture.'