sevfiv Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 There is some sort of concrete filler/leveler at the two entryways of the kitchen. We are wanting to stain the concrete floor, but the filler is very white - does anyone know the best way to unify the two different concrete colors? Also, while it seems like it was used to level out the floor, it also looks like it may have been used to fill in something deeper. I think it may have been applied when the house was built (1958) because there was black adhesive on top of it that was used for what I thought was the original floor tiles (maybe they weren't). Why would something like this have been done in a new home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 what type of stain will you be using? will that help to neutralize the difference in color to your satisfaction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 It almost sounds like this room is an addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 It almost sounds like this room is an addition.how often is a kitchen the addition to a house? especially one that is quite old... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 We were thinking of a semi-transparent concrete stain - I am sure it will be too bright on the added areas.And yeah, the kitchen is definitely not an addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 with acid stain it will come a character mark rather than a blemish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 That's what we were hoping! There are plenty of pieces of character (flair? ha) throughout the floor, but these two areas are just so...white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 how often is a kitchen the addition to a house? especially one that is quite old...I meant it looks like it was added on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigas Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 my suggestion is to grind the surface down flat and smooth and then put a layer of "skim coat" like ardex feather finish. allow it to cure a few days and then stain the ardex. it works beautify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Ended up chipping up as much as possible, refilling, and sanding. After staining it blended pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Ended up chipping up as much as possible, refilling, and sanding. After staining it blended pretty well.PICS PLEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 http://eastridgeredux.blogspot.com Oh, make sure to read the post about Behr "stains." What a joke and a waste of time, money, and hard work Lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Nice. Thanks for posting. Sorry to hear about your un-Behr-able stain experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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