Deco gel is the perfect choice for vertical surfaces like retaining walls.
Staining concrete block retaining wall.
Exact match masonry staining specializes in creating custom natural rock colors for concrete retaining walls redi rock and stone strong retaining walls and concrete block retaining walls.
However most concentrates are around a 1 1 ration of concentrate to water.
If in doubt at all use the concrete etching solution to break up the first layer of the concrete and allow it to absorb the stain.
The concrete block should readily absorb water and have a rough abraded surface.
Step 1 clean the concrete.
If using acid based stains please remember safety gloves and goggles.
Mix the etching solution as the manufacturer instructs and allow it to sit on the concrete for at least one hour.
If anything is on the surface of the concrete retaining wall the stain will not be able to do this and you will be left with a blotchy and uneven stain.
Home owners precast concrete companies and concrete block companies alike trust exact match masonry staining for retaining wall color correction and custom retaining wall color.
The easiest way to clean off the concrete is to use a pressure washer.
This is dependent upon the texture of the block wall.
Staining concrete block walls can provide a pop of color or change the look and feel of a space.
Staining block requires an understanding of the stain itself to determine the exact ratio of stain to water.
For many though it is a blank canvas waiting to have someone bring it to life.
That is exactly what happened to a homeowner in canon city colorado.
The stain has to penetrate and be absorbed by the concrete.
Julie was able to completely cover the white concrete with our deco gel acid stains and achieve a beautifully stained concrete retaining wall.