The uniqueness and universality chemistry of Decorative Concrete Stain 100% Solids Epoxy facilitates the applications where USDA Food & Beverage and other regulatory requirements must be obtained. i.e. food manufacturing and preparation, pharmaceutical manufacturing and dispensaries, clean rooms, commercial kitchens, laboratories and more. Other areas of use include: garage floors, restrooms, manufacturing facilities, automotive showrooms and schools.
Stains are a great way to add color to concrete both indoors and out. They are frequently used on interior concrete flooring and outdoor patios and more to impart rich colors. Bob Harris of the Decorative Concrete Institute describes stains as producing an organic look with a rich patina and warm variegated color effects. Stains are best known for earthy colors, however in recent years the palette has begun to expand.
Acid stains provide natural color and depth to concrete floors and other surfaces. Many homeowners are attracted to the transparent, variegated finish that these stains impart. The palette for acid stains is usually limited to earthy tones, such as tans, browns, terra cottas and soft blue-greens.
WATER-BASED STAIN COLORS Comparatively, water-based stains come in a much broader range of hues, including black, white and even vivid yellow or orange. According to Chris Sullivan, author of the e-book Concrete Staining Today, the introduction of new stain technology allows contractors to achieve colors and finishes that are even more unique then those previously obtained from classic acid-based stains alone.
CONCRETE DYE COLORS Dyes take the color vibrancy up another level. Often used on polished concrete floors or to make bold graphics, logos or stenciled designs. DCI Solvent-Based Dye: Here is a sample of possible colors for concrete using concrete dyes. Shown here are the dyes used over gray concrete, they will look different over polished concrete or a skim coat.
