To achieve a finish that resembles real marble you must start with clean concrete.
Marble concrete diy.
Work along with this instructional video on how to marble concr.
Today water and solvent based dyes have expanded the range of colors beyond earth tones.
Pay special attention to the corners and the edges where the walls meet the concrete.
The acid stain reacts with the concrete to produce a marble like effect.
Allow the stain to dry completely for a couple of hours.
On june 12 2017.
The decorative concrete market exploded in recent years when contractors started using acid based concrete stains to achieve rich earthy colors that resembled natural stone wood and marble.
You can then add a second coat to the surface.
Guys remember how i was gambling a 50 50 shot on my first concrete project being a total mess.
For the first time this secret technique is being shared with the world by concrete concrete.
Well it s done and it surprisingly turned out really beautiful yes i am in actual shock at how well i was able to handle this project.