staining concrete

[lauersix6]

someone on here a while back gave some info on staining concrete.  was it copper sulphate that they used and what was the process for applying.  thanks.

[Redoverfarm]

someone on here a while back gave some info on staining concrete.  was it copper sulphate that they used and what was the process for applying.  thanks.

Christina White did a good bit on her house in Georgia.  It has been some time since she has posted but you may be able to send her a PM.  Here is her thread which has some pictures and information on her process.

http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?topic=2991.msg47254#msg47254

[HomeschoolMom]

I posted a link once about iron sulfate.  Here is the link again with directions:  http://www.cathy-moore.com/house/stain.html

[NM_Shooter]

Flooring places will sell gallons of acid stain in multiple colors too.  Some hints if you are thinking ahead :

1)  Use no curing agent on the concrete.  Let it dry under plastic.
2)  Don't over trowel the slab.  You want it to be a little open in texture.
3)  Don't use chalk snaplines on the concrete.  Some of it does not come up.
4)  Don't fear checks in the concrete.  After staining and sealing the main floor, fill in the checks with a concrete epoxy filler, paint them with an acrylic paint in a slightly contrasting color (same palette) and the checks will be stunning.  Trust me on this one!  It looks like a marble vein.