This is a job that s popular to outsource to contractors because it often involves a lot of chemicals but refinishing concrete floors is a project you can do yourself with the right tools and equipment.
Refinishing existing concrete floor.
Filling joints and cracks.
Below are several methods for beautifying your existing concrete floor.
How to resurface worn concrete.
Before you do any other work the first step is to repair any damage to the floor.
Temperatures should remain above 50 degrees f for 8 hours after the pour and above freezing for 24 hours after that.
On the far left you have the concrete floors that were covered by rugs the middle section was the main circulation path for the house and got cleaned the most frequently meaning it had the most color removed on the far right you can see the new slab.
Stripping the finish if your main concern is touching up the existing stain without changing the color or you want to add color to unstained concrete you can use a chemical.
Refinishing is another option and it s the only option if you want to change the color of the concrete which involves grinding the surface to remove the existing stain.
Whether its an unevenness in the tone of the floor dullness in color or a lack of shine your concrete stained floors may need to be refinished.
Instead of covering the concrete with carpeting or expensive hardwood consider refinishing the concrete itself for a cost effective and fashionable effect.
This was the floor in the master bedroom under the carpet a bit of a mess.
Before resurfacing strip off any paint or sealers from your concrete surface and watch the weather.
A concrete coating is applied over the old surface offering a variety of color texture and pattern options.