Removing Stains From Concrete Countertops. Is this something I can do myself? I have dark, cement countertops that have been stained by citrus juice.
A bleach stain on a black granite countertop is unsightly and has more than likely removed the top protective coating over the natural stone. Once we had the bare, dry concrete with all the old sealer removed and the skim coat. Stain removers are made specifically to counter the chemical composition of varying types of stains.
Finishing concrete countertops can be done many ways.
Fu-Tung Cheng is principal of his Berkeley, California firm Cheng Designs and author of the bestselling book Concrete Countertops.
The process of staining the concrete with pigments is. No one noticed, so it had time to penetrate the countertop seal and soak into the concrete. How to Remove Stains from Concrete Counters: Make a paste of baking soda and water or talc mixed with a diluted solution of ammonia, bleach, or How to Seal Concrete Countertops: Seal with an appropriate sealer formulated for concrete to help prevent stains and make it easier to keep clean.