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Acid Stains
Chrome-Etch Acid Stains create permanent, variegated, earth tone color shades on cured concrete that won’t chip, peel or flake from the surface.The color is provided by a chemical reaction between the chemicals in the acid stain and the minerals in the concrete surface.When properly sealed and waxed, acid stained surfaces can become a permanent flooring system that will last for decades with little maintenance.
The Process:The concrete surface to be stained must be cured for a minimum of 28 days and be clean and free from curing compounds, sealers, waxes, paints or any other material that would interfere with the penetration of the stain into the pores of the concrete. The concrete can be scored, engraved or saw cut before or after staining to impart patterns or design in the surface.These cuts can be grouted to resemble real tiles.
The acid stain is normally applied with a special plastic sprayer designed to spray acids.One coat is normally all that is required.After it is allowed to sit overnight, the dried acid stain is neutralized by washing the surface with water and ammonia or baking soda.When the surface is dry, two coats of Chrome-Seal Clear Sealer are applied.Two to three coats of Dura Polish Wax are normally applied over the Chrome-Seal for interior applications.
Various color effect can be achieved by using Chrome-Etch in conjunction with SCP’s other colored concrete systems.For example, acid staining over colored concrete will give infinite color combinations.
Required SCP Material Components:
- Chrome-Etch Acid Stain
- Chrome-Seal 30% Solids Clear Sealer
- Dura-Polish Floor Wax
Optional SCP Material Components:
- Saw Kart Scoring Kit
- Mongoose Pro Pack Scoring Kit
- Kaleido-Crete Engraving System
- SP Systems Acid Stain Sprayer
- Stencil-Crete Color Grout
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Diluted Rust Brown with Sand Buff Stone Shade and Kahlua stained squares create a clean visual effect on this motorcycle showroom floor.
Custom designs are easily cut and scored into the concrete surface prior to acid staining.A combination of acid stains and Stone Shades finish out this courthouse floor.
Nectarine Acid Stain imparts a soft, natural color effect for the furniture store floor that is easy to clean and maintain and resists scuffs and scratches.
Textured concrete beautifully accepts acid stains as shown in this hand cut Gamecock centerpiece.Red and yellow Stone Shades add the finishing touches.Go Gamecocks!
Persimmon with Kahlua Border
The acid stain can be applied by foam brush in tight spots.For larger areas, sprayer is the preferred method.
Download the Chrome-Etch Acid Stain Tech Data Sheet
CHROME-ETCH Approximate Coverage Rate:275 s.f. per gallon per coat (7m2/liter).Do not dilute.Only one coat is recommended.Coverage may vary with surface porosity, density and texture as well as application technique. Packaging:Chrome-Etch is available in 1 gallon and 5 gallon jugs.
CHROME-SEAL Clear Sealer* - Approximate Coverage Rate:500 s.f. per 5 gallon pail at two coats of coverage.*Not for use in California.
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