Acid Staining
Is not a paint or coating agent, it is process involving a chemical reaction on a cementitious material. The solution is made with water, acid and inorganic salts which reacts with minerals already present in the concrete, the result of this reaction is color.
Acid Stain works very well on new or old concrete and is an ideal application for both interior and exterior concrete floors.
What makes Acid Stain so attractive?
Acid Stain gives concrete a mottled, variegated, marble like look. It creates beautiful colors on concrete, mostly earth tone browns, reddish browns and greens. We can also create various shades by mixing and matching the available colors, or applying them at different rates. We never expect Acid Stain to be uniform or have an even tone that what makes it so beautiful, we'll get a different reactions from slab to slab, and even on the same job you may see different coloration patterns.
The following color chart is for Kemiko Acid stains, each represents a base color but finish will vary based on the concrete
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Cola Stain Reddish brown resembling old leather |
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Aqua Blue Stain Soft blue patina with undertones of green |
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Golden Wheat Stain Amber hued undertones |
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Green Lawn Stain Soft grey green resembling aged |
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Black Stain Tortoise shell black with brown marbling |
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Malay Tan Buckskin suede tone with caramel marbling |
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English Red Stain Terra cotta with rust and soft brown hues |
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Vintage Umber Stain Rich earthy brown |
The Following Stain Chart is for Chemtone stains, Chemtone is the only stain on the market that does not use acid as a carrying agent, this stain is idea for interior applications but works well on the exterior also
