Cleanup, Inspection, and Final Wash
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Instructions & Tutorials Preparing Concrete For Epoxy. Acid Etching Hacks.
What happens here
Once the initial rinsing is complete, rinse the empty muriatic acid bottle and the plastic pump sprayer thoroughly with water in a dirt area to dilute any residual acid before proper disposal. After the floor has dried, which usually takes overnight, inspect the concrete surface. Check for consistent roughness, aiming for a texture similar to 100-grit sandpaper. If any areas are still too smooth (e.g., due to heavier oil stains or insufficient acid application), re-apply diluted muriatic acid to those specific spots. After re-etching, power wash the entire floor one final time to remove any remaining concrete dust and ensure the surface is perfectly clean and profiled for epoxy application.
Goal: Ensure the floor is uniformly etched and perfectly clean for epoxy application.
Tools and materials
- Muriatic Acid Bottle — Disposal after rinsing
- Plastic Pump Sprayer — Cleaning and potential re-application of acid
- Power Washer — Thoroughly cleaning the etched concrete surface
- Water Tap water — Rinsing bottles and floor
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