When you apply the stain do so in a naturally sweeping motion circling back to the side and back out again.
Stained concrete retaining walls.
Remove any pet stain substance from your concrete with a scraper.
Dispose of the waste properly.
She decided that gel acid staining concrete retaining wall would be for the better.
The enzymes break down the odor causing bacteria in the pet stain and absorb them.
This creates a natural looking stain.
Use caution when applying.
Whether it s an indoor area or a drab and dreary retaining wall that brings down the aesthetic a concrete block wall can be transformed with stain which requires less maintenance than paint.
Our concrete stains provide a simple way to not only add color and style but also help protect the surface.
Stains can be applied quickly and offer color options but do not protect the concrete.
Julie had a retaining wall on her property that was a bright white eyesore.
Non mortared stackable retaining walls should be backfilled with gravel with water drainage directed off to the sides.
Both have their advantages.
Step 3 stain the concrete.
Mortared walls should be treated on both sides with a waterproofing sealer.
Some companies suggest using gel concrete acid stain when staining a concrete wall or try to sell a specific retaining wall stain but we find that standard acid stain.
This prevents water pressure from building up in the soil behind the wall and forcing itself into the concrete blocks.
Don t expect a stained finish that is extremely even or resembles a painted wall.
Staining concrete block walls can provide a pop of color or change the look and feel of a space.
By its nature concrete absorbs stain unevenly and patterns that play on this fact will look best.
Sherwin williams world of color doesn t stop with our paints our wide variety of stains can enhance and protect any porch deck trim or siding as well as concrete driveways and walkways.
Concrete floors can be treated with concrete stains or concrete paints.
Cover the pet stained area with a pet odor neutralizer that has enzymes.
Fill the pump sprayer with the stain of your choice and make sure the nozzle is adjusted for a wide pattern.
Epoxy can add shine.
Julie used coffee brown black english red deco gel and solvent based satin finish acrylic concrete sealer to complete her retaining wall project.
The process for staining a concrete wall is not all that different from staining a horizontal surface but there are several things to keep in mind when staining concrete walls.