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    Nov 12, 2008, 01:57 PM
    Painting concrete floor in kitchen
    I just removed the original vinyl tile and adhesive from my concrete kitchen floor. I will be applying concrete bonding primer and 1 part epoxy paint to it. It says I need to etch the concrete. Do I need to if nothing is on it? I don't think they sealed the concrete before putting down a vinyl floor in a new home.
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    Nov 12, 2008, 04:28 PM

    I am etching a shower floor,concrete based also.

    I use muriatic acid to do the etching, then dousing it with baking soda to neutralize it.

    Painting it with UGL drylok keeps it looking good for a few years or so.
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