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Rinse and Dilute Acid Residue

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Applying Epoxy. First step acid etching the concrete. Part 1.

What happens here

After the muriatic acid has had sufficient time to etch the floor, begin diluting and rinsing the acid residue. Use a water hose to wash all the muriatic acid up and towards the front of the garage. It is crucial to prevent the diluted acid from flowing down the driveway. If undiluted or insufficiently diluted acid is washed down the driveway, especially a brick paver driveway, it can etch and discolor the surface. Always have the water hose hooked up and ready to go as water dilutes and stops the acid from working, which is vital in case of any mishaps.

Goal: Remove and dilute the muriatic acid from the garage floor without damaging the driveway.

Tools and materials

  • Water HoseRinsing and diluting the muriatic acid on the floor