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Is Kemiko stain water based?
KEMIKO® Stone Tone™ Sealer II is a single component, water based concrete acrylic sealer. This interior or exterior non yellowing concrete acrylic sealer is low VOC and very user friendly to apply. Stone Tone Sealer II is formulated to provide resistance against staining, water penetration, acids, alkali and UV light.
What is the cheapest way to stain concrete?
There are products on the market that will paint or resurface concrete but to go cheap, use the least expensive oil base stain or paint you can find. Mix the paint/stain with paint thinner in a 50-50 solution. That is one gallon of paint to one gallon of paint thinner.
Does water based concrete stain peel?
Because stains penetrate into the concrete surface, their color is durable and long-lasting. When applied to properly prepared concrete, the color will not fade, chip, or peel away.
What is the difference between concrete stain and concrete dye?
When it comes to concrete stain vs. dye, the main difference is that a stain will chemically react with the concrete, while a dye will simply permeate the material.
Can you stain concrete yourself?
– staining one yourself is a surprisingly easy task (although you’ll want to avoid one major pitfall we fell into). So anyone with a garage, sunroom, basement, porch, or patio with a concrete floor should seriously consider this super simple process that you can do without any fancy tools or equipment.
What is better concrete dye or stain?
Dyes are vegetable-based and impart color by penetrating deeper into the concrete, since they are smaller in particle size than stains. Because of this, dyes provide greater color saturation to concrete floors.
Do you need to etch concrete before acid stain?
Despite what other websites say, most concrete floors do not need etching. If the concrete is very smooth (some builders trowel it smooth) then yes, you need to etch either with acid or with a floor grinder.
Which is better stain or dye concrete?
Stains are better able to withstand ultraviolet light and are also less likely to wash away when exposed to the elements. If you’re set on using a dye, you’ll need to apply a UV sealer—even if your installation is located indoors!
How long does concrete stain last?
Few materials have the longevity of concrete. And because stains permeate the concrete to infuse it with permanent color, a stained concrete floor or pavement should last a lifetime when properly maintained (see How to Protect and Maintain Stained Concrete .
Can existing concrete be stained?
Your existing old concrete should be fine to stain, so long as it is not contaminated with glue, paint, oil, grease, sealers, waxes, or anything else that would prevent the stain from soaking into the pores of the concrete.
What is kemiko stain?
KEMIKO® Stone Tone™ Concrete Acid Stain is an acid base, reactive stain. This interior/exterior reactive stain is zero VOC, UV resistant and will not chip, fade or peel. This acid stain is formulated to chemically bond with the concrete to create permanent, unique colors that simulate the look of natural stone and marble.
What is reactive stain on concrete?
This interior/exterior reactive stain is zero VOC, UV resistant and will not chip, fade or peel. This acid stain is formulated to chemically bond with the concrete to create permanent, unique colors that simulate the look of natural stone and marble. Colors are concentrated and can be diluted with water to create variations in color intensity.
What is acid stain on concrete?
This acid stain is formulated to chemically bond with the concrete to create permanent, unique colors that simulate the look of natural stone and marble. Colors are concentrated and can be diluted with water to create variations in color intensity. Available in 10 colors.
Is reactive stain VOC free?
This interior/exterior reactive stain is zero VOC, UV resistant and will not chip, fade or peel. This acid stain is formulated to chemically bond with the concrete to create permanent, unique colors that simulate the look of natural stone and marble.