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[*] posted on 4-4-2009 at 08:03 PM


Hello, I kind of have the same question so I just tagged on to the same thread. I had a cement counter built in the bathroom that was supposed to be done in the same color as the floor, kind of an earthy dark green, the floor is not sealed yet. Well....... the builder ran out of the color green and took it upon himself to just add more yellow instead. Need I say more. It is kind of a yellow, lime green with a slight sheen so I think he might have also sealed it? The sink is not in yet. I want to just fix it myself and not even attempt to have the original man fix it. Do you think the muriatic acid will work here??? I thought I might have to just grind it off or tile over it. But I would really just like to have it close to the color of the floor instead. I have never used that acid before if any of you have any hints for me I would appreciate it. I really wish he just bought more colorant and just charged me. Thanks,
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[*] posted on 4-4-2009 at 08:59 PM


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If the concrete has already been sealed, you will need to remove the sealer to change the color. You would either have yo find out what sealer was used and try an appropriate solvent or grind/scrape it off (hard job !).
If it hasn't been sealed, I would try an acid stain over the existng colors.
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[*] posted on 4-4-2009 at 09:07 PM


Thanks Diver,
So Iwill put water on it and if it doesn't sink in at all, it has been sealed. I will give solvent a try and a grinder. I bet the sealer penetrates a bit. I'm happy it is a small counter. If all fails, I will just tile it.
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