You may also use a paint roller or handheld brush for stain application in smaller areas and tight corners on the slab.
Using minwax stain on concrete.
It enhances the beauty of wood and it is normally used for staining indoor woods such as cabinets wooden floors and doors.
After 1 hour the surface is dry to the touch.
A minwax stain is a penetrating oil based stain that comes in different colors depending on the preference of the user.
Acid stain by comparison leeches into the concrete and becomes part of it instead of just sitting on top which over time can scrape off.
The short answer is yes wood stain can be used to stain concrete.
Use a pre stain wood conditioner to ensure the stain applies and dries evenly without blotches.
Add a coat of clear protective finish for that extra bit of shine and long lasting protection.
For a deeper color and sheen wait one hour and apply a second coat.
Work in sections as needed.
Wait overnight before subjecting the wood to normal use.
Any ideas what i should use to get rid of this that is earth friendly and won t kill plants in the adjacent flower bed.
Optional to help ensure uniform acceptance of the stain and finish use minwax water based pre stain wood conditioner.
Sep 8 2013 diy stained concrete i used minwax one step.
Delivers a rich uniform color on wood and non wood surfaces such as metal veneer and fiberglass.
Do not use a latex paintbrush as the fence stain will ruin its bristles.
Unique non drip gel formula makes application easy for vertical surfaces.
I m not looking for a wood stain look just kind of an aged look.
Minwax gel stain is specifically designed to give you full control over the staining process and help you achieve beautiful results.
However wood stain is basically going to be like painting the concrete.
Apply only a thin coat if you are working on a horizontal concrete surface or the stain will begin to pool.
I had ordered a quart of red mahogany minwax stain from amazon.
Allow the stain to dry for five hours and then apply another coat if you desire a.
The box was damaged during shipment rare and the can ruptured inside the box.
I m a diy idiot so i thought i would ask would it possible to use this on concrete.
Go over each sprayer coat with the paint roller for a smooth and uniform finish.
Apply a wood stain in your favorite shade with a natural bristle brush along the direction of the grain.
My temporary front porch only there for about 6 months until i can build a deck is concrete and ugly.
Apply a coat of wood stain to the concrete using a 4 inch oil based paintbrush.
I was just in the basement and found a can of minwax gel stain.
Would this even stain the concrete.
