What is an Acid Stain?
Acid Stain is not a paint or a sealer. Acid Stain colors the concrete
by creating a chemical reaction. A solution with acid, inorganic
salts and water reacts with minerals that are already present in
the concrete. This reaction creates color.
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Can I use Acid Stain anywhere
I want?
Acid Stain is not for every concrete floor. The concrete MUST be
bare. There can be no sealers, curing compounds, bond breakers,
paints, etc. on the surface. The surface must be clean and freeof
grease or any other contamination that would prevent the reaction
from occurring?
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Is Acid Stain for interior
use only?
Acid Stain can be used on the interior or exterior. Some Acid Stain
colors may be more sensitive to moisture and can not be used on
the exterior. Verify the color being used is not moisture sensitive.
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What is the most
important step in my Acid Stain job?
SURFACE PREP is the most important step. If the surface is not thoroughly
clean and free of all sealers, curing compounds, bond breakers and
paints, then the Acid Stain will not react and the job will not
be a success.
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Will a water based sealer
and solvent based sealer give the same appearance?
No. A solvent based sealer will create a darker appearance because
it will penetrate deeper into the concrete than a water based sealer.
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Do I always need to apply
a floor finish after I apply a sealer?
A floor finish is designed for interior use only and should not
be used on exterior jobs. On interior jobs a floor finish will provide
an ideal finish in high traffic areas such as, schools, office buildings,
shopping malls, hospitals, hotels and restaurants.
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Will the same color look
the same on different jobs?
Even when the same color is used on different jobs, a different
appearance may be the result. The color will be different for many
reasons such as, the different pours of the concrete, the texture,
the cure time and the overall condition of the floor.
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Can I intermix colors
to create my own color?
Yes! Intermixing colors is common in the Acid Stain industry, this
allows you to expand the color possibilities. Just a note always
keep track of the "recipe" you have created so if need
be it can be recreated.
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How long should I allow
the Acid Stain to sit on the surface before I remove the residue?
The Acid Stain should sit on the surface for at least 4 hours. You
can leave it sit longer. The longer you let it sit, the darker the
color will be. It is common for the stain to sit overnight before
the residue is removed.
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I have applied the Acid
Stain, removed the residue and I want the color to be darker, what
can I do?
A second application of Acid Stain may be applied after the residue
has been removed. This will provide a darker affect.
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