Soy-Based Concrete Stain
Going green is a big business in all different facets of life, including home building and remodeling. Most people assume that things like stain cannot be made more environmentally friendly, but manufacturers are finding more environmentally friendly ways to stain concrete areas and more. A soy-based concrete stain that is made from natural ingredients is much safer for you and for the environment.
Soy-based concrete stain is the way to finish your concrete floor if you are looking for an environmentally safe finish. And it's not confined to use on floors -- you can use it on any concrete surface.
Staining concrete is a wonderful way to give concrete a better look, so that it becomes more of a piece of the decor, rather than a boring gray floor. A soy-based concrete stain can add a touch of semi-transparent color to your concrete floors to give them more textural interest and color. Concrete is not the only place that you can use this soy-based stain, either.
Concrete, masonry, brick, natural stone elements, fiber cement, and stucco can also be surfaces where the soy-based concrete stain may be used. From foundations of a house to retaining walls to driveways to floors, concrete stain can be used in many different ways to help give a home an updated look and more color. Giving these surfaces a unique and updated finish can help to add value to your home. The great thing about soy-based concrete stain is that it is easy to apply and is are durable and long lasting, too.
Acid-free, soy-based concrete stain can be applied to the area with a simple paint roller with an extension to save your back, or you can use a paint sprayer, squeegee, brush, or a lambs wool applicator. An even application is essential to helping the stain to penetrate evenly. Additional coats can be applied until you get the desired effect. You will then want to allow the floor to dry for a minimum of 4-6 hours so that the stain can cure. Once it is cured, apply a sealer for added protection.
Soy-based concrete stains are made to be non-toxic and free of the odors that are associated with other concrete staining processes. Acid staining is the normal way that concrete and other stone surfaces are stained and this type of staining is very dangerous and can burn your skin, cause breathing issues, and irritate the eyes. Soy-based concrete stains come with none of these dangers, which is great for the environment and for the people who apply it and/or live in the home.
Soy-based concrete stain can be used on all interior and exterior porous surfaces in and around your home. By making the most of these surfaces, you can help add value to your home and add more living space to your life. Don't acid stain your concrete surfaces. Use soy-based concrete stain. It is better for you and for the environment.
I am interested in the soy sealers do u have one in particular and what is the warranty or lifetime of the soy based sealers want to seal exterior surfaces especially vertically.
Erick at March 23, 2009 10:28 PMHi Erick,
The Flooring Lady at March 24, 2009 3:36 PMI'm sorry, this isn't a sales site - I don't actually have soy based sealers for sale.
In response to Erick, I used a product called Ecoprocote Acri-soy Penetrating Sealer to reseal my interior concrete overlay floors. I used the satin finish which gave my floors a beautiful rich luster and brought out the details. I was very pleased with this product. It is made by Eco Safety Products of Phoenix, www.ecosafetyproducts.com
Linda P at April 13, 2009 2:36 PMThanks for the post Linda - always glad to hear about eco-friendly choices!
The Flooring Lady at April 14, 2009 2:36 AMCan you please advise me of the dangers if any of living on unsealed concrete floors.
Thanks
Chris at April 19, 2009 5:41 AMHi Cris,
The Flooring Lady at April 20, 2009 12:04 PMIt depends on if it's a concrete slab (on top of the ground) or a basement. Either way though, the concrete should be protected from water in the ground. Sometimes (not often enough!) a plastic sheeting moisture barrier has been used before the concrete is poured. When there has not been a moisture barrier used under the concrete, then one needs to placed on top of the concrete. There's lots of info on this at other parts of the site. There are no dangers of having an unsealed concrete floor per se - as long as there are no moisture issues. When there are moisture issues that need addressed, then you run the risk of mold, mildew and such.