Deco gel is the perfect choice for vertical surfaces like retaining walls.
Staining concrete block retaining wall.
Mix the etching solution as the manufacturer instructs and allow it to sit on the concrete for at least one hour.
However most concentrates are around a 1 1 ration of concentrate to water.
Step 1 clean the concrete.
Whether it s an indoor area or a drab and dreary retaining wall that brings down the aesthetic a concrete block wall can be transformed with stain which requires less maintenance than paint.
If anything is on the surface of the concrete retaining wall the stain will not be able to do this and you will be left with a blotchy and uneven stain.
If using acid based stains please remember safety gloves and goggles.
The easiest way to clean off the concrete is to use a pressure washer.
The concrete block should readily absorb water and have a rough abraded surface.
This will not only add value to the property but also enhance the atmosphere in her backyard.
The stain has to penetrate and be absorbed by the concrete.
Staining block requires an understanding of the stain itself to determine the exact ratio of stain to water.
This is dependent upon the texture of the block wall.