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Concrete is very hard. To do any good in etching it you need something very strong. Muriatic Acid is the only thing that I have found that works. How strong you mix it depends on the concrete. Some concrete that was poured with a lot of water in the mix will need less Acid. Concrete that is smooth and hard will take more. Muriatic Acid is caustic. Read the direction. Use rubber gloves; safety glasses; and a respirator. For a large project, such as a driveway or Patio. Use a plastic garbage can. Fill with 10 gallons of water. Carefully pour one gallon of Muriatic Acid into the water and mix with a wooden paddle. Take a plastic watering can and fill it with the solution. Wet your concrete with a water hose, then carefully pour the Acid solution onto the concrete. It will bubble and foam. This is the acid etching the concrete. Let it set for about 15 min. Scrub with a stiff push broom, and then rinse with a water hose. The acid will kill plants and grass. Steve Schillinger sds@knology.net = Safety Note = Make sure you put the water in the garbage can first--adding water to acid is a sure way to get splashed with concentrated acid.
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Will vinegar etch glass?
No
How do you colour an existing concrete path?
paint or acid etch
Safer ways to etch concrete?
www.superdeck.com/masonsselect/6550spec.htm www.healthyhome.com/products/2035/Eco-Etch-Gel-Concrete-Etch.aspx www.ippnet.com/EN/main/products/paints/5541/7401.html www.radonseal.com/cleaners/etcher.htm
When do you need to etch concrete?
Usually when you're planning on going over it with additional concrete or cement, or in preparation for an epoxy or waterproofing coating.
What are the white things at the bottom of etch a sketch?
they are called white spinners
Is it safe to leave vinegar in an aluminum pot overnight?
I'm not sure what you mean by 'safe', but vinegar can etch aluminum - so I would not recommend leaving vinegar in an aluminum pot overnight.
Is stomach acid the same acid used to etch concrete?
Apparently, yes. See the link below.
What is the best ingredient for washing windows?
Vinegar and water. Never use paper towels or newspaper. It will etch the circular movements right into your windows.
What happens when basalt is mixed with vinegar?
Vinegar, with a pH of 2.8, is very acidic and as a result will etch any sealed finish on your granite. Typical etchings will appear as hazy areas, dull spots or rings.
Can vinegar clean tile and grout?
Vinegar is NOT a neutral ph cleaner. Having said that it is usually ok to use on floors, except when they are a granite floor as the acidity of vinegar will start to etch the stone.it is better to use a clean micro fiber cloth and then give it a polish with a product specifically made to clean floors (mrclean or simply green make a wonderful inexpensive floor cleaner for just this purpose.)
How do you make Graffiti etch?
You can't make it. You used to buy Etch Bath and use a marker to fill it up in, if you can find it still you can thin down the etch using vinegar (too much will lower potency though). Make sure to wear protective gloves and eye protection as etch can cause horrible burns, tearing of the skin, and pretty nasty chemical scars. You used to be able to get Etch Bath from stores like michaels and Joanns and Hobby Lobby etc. but now theyre all gone, assuming from theft and liability reasons. If your looking for a better alternative they have glass etch already in a graffiti marker (mop) on amazon by searching "graffiti etch" no work, or risk in injury and work great.
Does swimming pool water attack concrete?
If the water's chemistry is not correctly balanced, it can. For example, if your pH is too low, the water can etch cement you'd materials.
