Concrete Floor - Cloudy/Splotchy Appearance
Concrete Floor - Cloudy/Splotchy Appearance
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An owner has indicated that he is not happy with the appearance of a concrete floor (the floor is meant to be exposed). The floor has a cloudy/splotchy appearance. Any thoughts on what may have caused this? Perhaps a curing issue? I have attached a photo, and will add more following this post...






RE: Concrete Floor - Cloudy/Splotchy Appearance
RE: Concrete Floor - Cloudy/Splotchy Appearance
RE: Concrete Floor - Cloudy/Splotchy Appearance
RE: Concrete Floor - Cloudy/Splotchy Appearance
RE: Concrete Floor - Cloudy/Splotchy Appearance
In my opinion, short of a well documented mock-up procedure, what you see is what you get. Though the sawcut control joint edges are a little rough, I'd be pleased that there are no cracks.
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RE: Concrete Floor - Cloudy/Splotchy Appearance
There's clearly a lot in this though https://www.concretedecor.net/decorativeconcretear...
What did the owner expect? Marble?
Just google image polished concrete and you'll see many that look just like this.
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RE: Concrete Floor - Cloudy/Splotchy Appearance
RE: Concrete Floor - Cloudy/Splotchy Appearance
If you don't want to go through that process, I would suggest a light acid wash using citric acid, followed with the application of a surface hardener such as Prosoco Consolideck or other silicate hardeners.