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Acid-based Concrete Stains
Triple-S Chemical Products specializes in concrete stains, patinas, and antiquing solutions for metals. We are a small and independent company based in Los Angeles, California. Triple-S Concrete Acid Stains contain inorganic salts dissolved in water, which react with the minerals in concrete. Our stains penetrate the pores in concrete and chemically react with contained minerals to form a durable and permanent color that will not chip, peel, or flake. A great variety of attractive and unique colors result including burgundy, light brown, black, lime, violet, off-white, dark brown, terra cotta, rusty, sea blue, green, blue-green, tan, and blue. Triple-S Concrete Acid Stains are designed to create beautiful colors on new or old concrete. Each concrete slab accepts the stain in varying degrees of intensity creating stunning multi-hued color variations, often on an uneven surface that then looks perfectly aged. OUTSTANDING DURABILITY: Acid stains surpass all other concrete coatings in terms of resistance and long lasting durability. They will not chip, fade or peel off the surface to which they are applied especially when they are sealed or waxed. COLORS & USES: An artist can create his/her own shade of color by using a mixture of several colors, i.e. green verde, blue-green verde or blue. Our acid stains were developed to decorate patios, building exteriors, drive-ways, garage floors, entrances, living rooms, side-walks, restaurants, entrance ways, commercial malls and plazas. Uses are limitless. COVERAGE: Each gallon of acid based concrete stain covers approximately 200 square feet depending on the porosity of the concrete. PREPARATION: In order to be stained, new concrete must cure for 3-4 weeks. Old concrete should be free of oil, grease, paint or dust. The best way to prepare the concrete is usually by sanding. Do NOT use any acid or chemical agent to prepare concrete. APPLICATION: Concrete stain solutions can be applied by spraying, brushing or rolling. The best method of application is to spray with a plastic garden sprayer. Avoid puddles and brush out pooled stain. Allow stained areas to dry evenly. For best results a second coat can be applied after 4 hours, if necessary. We strongly recommend testing a small area before doing the whole project. NEUTRALIZING: Before sealing or waxing, the acid stain must be neutralized with a 5 - 10% solution of baking soda dissolved in water (approximately 2 lbs. commercial baking soda dissolved in 5 gallons water). Apply gently with a mop and then rinse with fresh water to stop the chemical reaction. Allow 4 -6 hours to dry before sealing or waxing. Make certain final fresh water rinse completely removes any and all baking soda residue.
For very high or commercial outdoor traffic we recommend our very strong and durable UT-9500 sealer. After 5-8 years of traffic we recommend applying one more coat of sealer for maintenance. |
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SEALING OR WAXING: To protect the stain and provide long lasting durability, it is important to seal the stained concrete area with 2 coats of our clear water-based lacquer (WSL-45 flat or gloss) for interior use. For exterior decoration we recommend our solvent based lacquer AL-70 also available in gloss and flat; this solvent base lacquer is more durable and water resistant than WSL-45. For very high traffic or commercial indoor use, we recommend our 2 part Epoxy (EP-3100) or 2 part Polyurethane (UT-9500).