Above are some photos of the progress on the concrete floors. I will describe (as accurately as I can,) the process that Brian, from Los Osos Concrete has been using to prepare the floors for staining. First, they sanded and ground down the slab to remove left over adhesive, tile grout, and other blemishes on the surface of the slab. Next, they went around and ground out all the cracks, and filled them with epoxy and concrete. They did a similar process to fill all the nail holes, where the carpet tack strips had been all around the walls. Then they sanded and thoroughly cleaned the entire slab with a soy gel, removing all the dust and debris. Several new, ultra-thin layers of concrete were added over the top of the slab, progressively with finer and finer grit, until the final layer will be micro-thin and very smooth.
You can see from the photos that the effect is already dramatic. By early this week, they will be adding the acid etching and staining process, followed by a few coats of sealer, and a final layer of protective wax. What a difference already!! We now have to stay off the floor for several days, so not too much additional work can happen, except for in the garage and laundry room.
You can see from the photos that the effect is already dramatic. By early this week, they will be adding the acid etching and staining process, followed by a few coats of sealer, and a final layer of protective wax. What a difference already!! We now have to stay off the floor for several days, so not too much additional work can happen, except for in the garage and laundry room.
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