Basement How-To's

Unpainted Concrete Basement and Laundry Room Floors
- Clean floor and etch the surface to permit penetration of the stain.
- If desired, decorate with an H&C Shield-Crete Epoxy Concrete Floor Coating.
Unpainted Concrete Walls
- Apply two coats of H&C® Concrete Stain Solid Color according to label directions.
- Surfaces that are damp due to moisture penetrating through the walls should be coated with 1 or 2 coats of H&C® Basement & Masonry Waterproofer.
Painted Concrete Surfaces
- Remove all old, peeling, flaking paint.
- Rough the surface with sandpaper and clean thoroughly to ensure proper adhesion of stain.
- Apply two coats of H&C® Concrete Stain Solid Color according to label directions.
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H&C® Concrete Stains:

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