Will vinegar remove old concrete sealant?

• <div><p>Vinegar has become popular because it’s wallet-friendly, easy to find, and sounds like a great alternative to harsh chemicals and expensive machinery. However, vinegar isn’t strong enough to remove concrete sealant. Sealants can resist acid, and vinegar is a much weaker acid than chemical removal agents. And worse, vinegar can damage concrete by dulling it and causing pitting.</p></div>

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Q: Will vinegar remove old concrete sealant?

• <div><p>Vinegar has become popular because it&rsquo;s wallet-friendly, easy to find, and sounds like a great alternative to harsh chemicals and expensive machinery. However, vinegar isn&rsquo;t strong enough to remove concrete sealant. Sealants can resist acid, and vinegar is a much weaker acid than chemical removal agents. And worse, vinegar can damage concrete by dulling it and causing pitting.</p></div>

Q: What if there is standing liquid on my concrete?

• <div><p>If there is standing liquid on your concrete, remove it before attempting any of the above cleaning methods. For small amounts of water, use rags, a bucket, and a mop. For larger areas of liquid, lay down cat litter or baking soda to soak up the water first. If you have extremely large pools of water sitting on your concrete, break out the wet vac and get to work.</p></div>

Q: Is concrete dye or stain better?

• <div><p>Concrete stain is usually better than dye for longevity because it is more durable and shows less wear and tear. While stain is not as saturated as dye, it gives you more control over the final look of the concrete countertops.</p></div>

Q: Can I install a concrete floor myself?

• <div><p>DIY is possible for small areas. Professional installation ensures proper leveling and finishing for durability.</p></div>

Q: How does concrete not stick to formwork?

• <div><p>Most of the time, you or your contractor will spray the concrete form and framework with a release agent or oil to prevent sticking. This is common practice with wood and steel forms. For insulated concrete forms, the styrofoam formwork often remains in place after construction, so you don&rsquo;t need to treat it beforehand. Foam concrete forms made out of melamine also may not need treatment beforehand, as the material naturally won&rsquo;t stick to the concrete after it&rsquo;s cured.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2022
STOP…….DO NOT USE!!!!!!! This company did the concrete floors for my new house. Before applying stain to the floors there was no cleaning done NONE. There are clumps of MUD (a few example photos attached) all throughout the house, after you apply the stain to that the only way to fix it is...
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Reviewed in May 2018
We were quite happy with his concrete leveling and the price.
Foremost Foundations and Construction
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Reviewed in June 2017
Our drains backed up, we called Wright Plumbing. They found our main sewer drain pipe broke under the slab. They came and repaired it and did a fantastic job. They showed up on time, werr professional, courteous, efficient and fast. They took the time to isolate the room where they had to break...
Wright Plumbing Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2014
My pool was 20 years old and had been losing water for about 10 years. Mike, Randy, Addison and Crew pressure tested all lines, stripped the old plaster down so there was no pockets beneath it, then replastered, jack hammered out the old leaking lines from skimmer to spa located underneath...
Blue Haven Pools & Spas
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Reviewed in January 2014
They did a great job and gave me good advice and guidance on this project. The kitchen remodel included: new custom cabinets upper and lower, new ceiling, repaired some electrical issues, drywall, stained my concrete floors in kitchen, dinning room, and entryway and laundry room, painted...
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Reviewed in July 2013
I hired Carpet Designs to install flooring over the concrete foundation in my living room. After we tore up the carpet, they noticed a foundation crack and suggested we needed floating flooring (it was manufactured wood flooring.) The job done on time, beautifully, and I couldn't be happier. I...
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Reviewed in September 2012
We recently purchased an older home. Our inspector missed some foundation issues. We noticed the brick on the east wall was moving outward at the roof/soffit area. Later that day, I discovered a mudbug crawling out of a crack in the porch. We called Michelle at Absolute foundations. She arrived...
Absolute Foundation Solutions, Inc
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Reviewed in October 2010
The concrete stain was not the color I chose, concrete overlay was not smooth, workers tracked stain in my garage and patio, job took two weeks longer than stated. On a postive note, they offered to refund $300 out of the $1400 I paid.
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