Concrete floors are simultaneously symbols of comfort, ultra modernism, and luxury. From your garage to fabulous high lofts, it seems as if concrete floors are here to stay. If you're interested in completely updating the look of your concrete floors, one of the best things to do is invest in a concrete stainer. Staining your concrete floors is well worth the effort. The entire process should only take around two to three business days to complete, according to Concrete Network. Here are a few of the variables that might affect the duration of your floor staining project.

How Clean Your Floors Are

Stains add only a small layer of color over the floor. Significant spots of discoloration may not be covered adequately. As such, it's important to clean your floors thoroughly using concrete polishers. Concrete polishers can help remove stains from your floor before treatment and can also keep your floors clean after you apply the stainer. It should take around a day to thoroughly clean your floor of all debris before starting your staining process.

The Amount of Stainer Needed for Full Coverage

At some point before you begin, you'll need to measure how much stainer your floor requires. The necessary amount can vary depending on how big your floor is. For instance, if you run an art gallery, you'll definitely need a larger amount of product to finish the job than a typical homeowner. For a small garage floor, on the other hand, your project might be completed with one to two pails of concrete stainer. Spend some time measuring how big your garage floor is, and then purchase your favorite colored stainer to cover the floor. You can use your purchase as a reference point to determine how long your particular floor might take to stain.

The Number of Layers You Apply

The application part of the process will vary in length based on how many layers you apply; the stainer takes 24 hours to dry, but multiple layers will take longer. Adding multiple layers helps enhance the color to give the floor a more pronounced look, while a single layer adds a subtle hint of color. When estimating the number of 24-hour cycles you'll need, consider how saturated you want the color to get.

Concrete polishers and stainer treatments make your concrete floors look amazing! With the help of a team, you can bring the best shine out of your concrete and add a splash of unique color. When you're ready to enlist a team to stain your concrete floor, give us a call today here at Atlanta Concrete Staining.