Staining Concrete Block Retaining Wall

Staining concrete block walls can provide a pop of color or change the look and feel of a space.
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. 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. Deco gel is the perfect choice for vertical surfaces like retaining walls.
This is dependent upon the texture of the block wall. The easiest way to clean off the concrete is to use a pressure washer. Step 1 clean the concrete. The concrete block should readily absorb water and have a rough abraded surface.
Julie was able to completely cover the white concrete with our deco gel acid stains and achieve a beautifully stained concrete retaining wall. However most concentrates are around a 1 1 ration of concentrate to water. The stain has to penetrate and be absorbed by the concrete. If using acid based stains please remember safety gloves and goggles.