Best Cleaner for Wood Tannin Stains on Concrete?

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Just measured it....gap is running 7/8"~1" wide. Too big for 3/4" backer. Do they make a larger size? I hear cutting pool noodles down into strips works....might try that.
For that size they would twist 2 - 1/2 " together and force it in the gap . That doesn't work with the self leveling . Pool noodles would work , just make sure it's tight . The stuff we used at work was not as loose as the stuff you posted . I've used the stuff you linked , it flows fast . Any gaps in your backer , and you'll lose it all .

Rigid foam ripped to size works too . As does the spray foam . Just don't let it expand above the joint .
 
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If you use salt then don't expect anything to ever grow there. Vinegar will kill the weeds without damaging the land forever.

Chris
I've completely covered the gravel under a shed many times with rock salt and ground clear. Doesn't stop nothing from coming back. I just spray it all each time I start up my liquid weedeater.
 
Bleach took care of the wood tannins, but the iron out did a very poor job removing the rust stains. Undiluted CLR seams to be working but very slowly. Will likely need multiple applications to remove it all.


Also started addressing the cracks. One gap was close enough that I could use 3/4" bead back. The other I had to cut 15/16" strips of some leftover 3/4" foam board and stuff that down into the gap.
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Went quicker than I thought it would. Prepped and ready for the gap filler. Will do that tomorrow....
 
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A little bit of citric acid mixed in water will help brighten your cement. Been too long since I've done it so can't say about stain removal.

Ryan
 
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Prepped and ready for the gap filler. Will do that tomorrow....
Have yourself a box , or a bucket to land the caulk gun if you need to . Be ready to back the pressure of the feed as well . I've used that brand you showed above . It's pretty loose , and flows fast . Make a pass and let it do it's thing , but try to go point to point .
Watch any gaps . It doesn't take much of a gap to lose a bunch of caulk .

Just some talking points .
 
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You beat me to it but was gonna suggest some Great Stuf spray first to fill most the space. On the caulk, always start in the most inconspicuous area to get a feel before going for it. I have tube of it myself but have not used it before but have used similar stuff (PL). AWESOME stuff but nasty compared to latex caulk. Treat with respect. I always wear gloves but would definitely wear them using this stuff.
 
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Missed this one somehow,a little late to the show.

If you haven't tried oxolic acid to remove those stains you may wish to give it a try.Pretty sure Rainbow products are still out there.

As far as filling those gaps I've never really been a big fan of the self leveling products.Vulkem has been the product line I've used most and its comes in both standard and self leveling.The 116(standard) and the 45(self leveling) are available just about everywhere.

I like to tape either side of the joint leaving just a hair of the edges showing,back gap if necessary and then gun in the Vulkem116.The next step is what makes it work...wet the caulk with a cleaner like Fantastic or 409,not a solvent,and finger smooth.If there's excess on your finger I just wipe it off on a paper towel.Let it set up just a little and then remove the tape.If you find that it needs another application re-tape and repeat.Nitrile gloves are a must.
 
The next step is what makes it work...wet the caulk with a cleaner like Fantastic or 409,not a solvent,and finger smooth.If there's excess on your finger I just wipe it off on a paper towel.
THANKS. Totally stealing that!
 
Thanks for the tips. Went smoothly. First pass, I noticed some run through small cracks in the bead backer. Cotton makes a great emergency fill material....FYI. Got those plugged, had to run to the store for more sealer (I underestimated the amount I needed by 50%!! LOL!!) and the top run went on without a hitch. Only issue is I did not consider the wind picking up later in the day and blowing crap around...got a couple leaves stuck in the tacky sealer.Oh well, nothing I can do about it now...if I mess with it, it will only look worse.

This is why I went with the self leveling...so it will flow....
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Went smoothly.
Looks good . Nice work . Things start to makes sense once you get started . Good to be prepared .
..wet the caulk with a cleaner like Fantastic or 409,not a solvent,and finger smooth.I
I've seen the fantastic , but mostly Dawn dish soap and water in a spray bottle . Works magic on flexible building sealants . Never saw that used on self leveling though .
I like the tape both sides of the joint . Makes a clean margin .
 
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