SureCrete's Eco-Stain colors in a liquid form semi-transparent concrete water based stain. Unlike most concrete stains commonly used in the decorative concrete market today, Eco-Stain uses an eco-friendly; water-based formula that contains little VOC’s and has no pungent chemical aroma. The semi-transparent stain is not like solid painting concrete.
So how does it work? Unlike acid stains which perform a chemical reaction once in contact with the surface of the concrete to achieve their color, Eco-Stain for concrete floors is a penetrating concrete stain which gives you much more control over the design and colors you may want to apply to your project. Giving you more control isn’t the only benefit, though. Since it is a water-based solution, there is no need for any neutralization or clean-up! As soon as the product has been down long enough to be dry to the touch, you’re ready to seal! No in-between steps to slow you and your crew down!
On top of these wonderful benefits over other manufacturers, we’ve made sure that the pigments used in Eco-Stain are UV-Stable, so as long as a sealer is applied; the colors will not fade or yellow when subjected to sunlight. And since we made the pigments so stable, we thought it would also be a good idea to give you more of them. The Eco-Stain standard color chart houses 29 vibrant stock colors to choose from, and these colors can be mixed and matched to your content to achieve a literally limitless color palette including white stain.
Where can I use it? Unlike concrete acid stain, Eco-Stain is an extremely versatile product, and as such, it can be applied in a nearly unlimited range of substrates and locations. Many will use our water-based eco-stain to add more depth of color to a freshly poured or stamped and textured slab or on fresh concrete overlays. Its uses aren’t limited to just new concrete, though. An old slab that, at one time, may have had vibrant color can be revived using our Eco-Stain product along with a fresh coat of sealer. This stain can even be used to color precast concrete countertops and sinks, as well as architectural or sculptural cast cement. Its uses are nearly limitless for exterior concrete and interior paint stains.
Mixing and Application of Eco Stain Concrete Stain
Eco Stain is available in concentrate, not ready to use format. It must be diluted with 96 oz. water before use to make 1 gallon. Turning Eco Stain into the “Standard” color found on Eco Stain color chart. Additionally, Eco Stain can be diluted much further with water, extending coverage rates and the transparency of the stain, if desired.
Coverage Rate: 200 sq ft per gallon.
Can be applied using a Pump up sprayer, HVLP sprayer, When spraying apply in a circular motion to avoid spray lines. For small areas a brush or rag may be utilized. Multiple coats in different colors may be used to achieve variations in color for a mottled finish.