Concrete Basics

What is Concrete Made of

Pouring Concrete

Concrete Mix Designs

Aggregates in Ready-Mix Concrete

Building Concrete Slabs

Concrete Testing

Seasonal Pouring Tips

Repairing Concrete

Concrete Repair

Fixing Decorative Concrete

Applications

Staining Concrete

Stamped Concrete

Concrete Countertops

Concrete Patios

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Commercial Concrete

Applying Acid Stain to Concrete Pool Walls

Question:

Can acid stain be applied to existing concrete pool walls to add color? How will it hold up underwater?

Answer:

Applying a stain to pool walls is not a good idea. Over time the stain will be leached out by the water. Sealers will not hold up for long periods of time underwater either. I always recommend using a pool plaster designed specifically for underwater applications.

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