How To Make A Sodium Silicate Solution

Sodium silicate, also known as "liquid glass," as a versatile and widely used solution. Sodium silicate is known as liquid glass for good reason: When the water it is dissolved in evaporates away, the sodium silicate bonds into a solid sheet of glass. Heat tempering makes the silicate patch harder, but the solution can still be used for fireproofing wood and stain-proofing concrete if applied and allowed to dry at room temperature.

Step 1

Bring purified water to a low simmer (approximately 175 degrees) on an electric stove.

Step 2

Stir sodium silicate powder into hot water with a long-handled metal spoon. Continue stirring until the powder is completely dissolved.

Step 3

Remove solution from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. Stir solution every five minutes.

Step 4

Pour solution into a plastic container as soon as the solution cools, and seal it up.