Staining your concrete flooring isn't as simple as going to the store and grabbing a product, as there are many factors to know before getting started.

WeatherPrufe Paints, which offers Elastocryl, is a fully South African, privately-owned paint and waterproofing manufacturer.

While it’s not a danger in and of itself, efflorescence can be linked to excess moisture, mold growth, or poor drainage.

The water-based and non-shrinking material can work on surfaces like wood, drywall and plaster and, once dried, it can be sanded down smooth so it's ready for a fresh layer of paint if needed ... and ...

In repair, re-waterproofing ... scale, oil, paint, grease, loose mill scale, and all other foreign matter which will prevent bonding with the repair concrete. Use power chipping or power-driven ...

Other equipment includes roller covers, brushes, knives and scrapers, which most contractors have on hand as part of normal concrete work. Getting started with sprayed-on waterproofing is more ...