Acid Stain Colours

Each concrete slab accepts stains in various degrees of intensity, creating a stunning and varied surface that looks perfectly aged. Choose from the following eight colours to make the right choice for any interior or exterior concrete surface.

Green Lawn: Soft grey-green resembling aged Italian marble	Cola: Reddish-brown resembling old leather	Aqua Blue: Soft blue patina with undertones of green
Malay Tan: Buckskin suede tone with caramel modeling	Black: Tortoise shell black with brown marbling	English Red: Terra cotta with rust and soft brown hues
Vintage Umber: Rich earthy brown	Golden Wheat: Ambered hued undertones

 

That depends in large part on the type of stain you're using. Generally, there are two categories of concrete stains--reactive and nonreactive--. In the first category are chemical stains--water-based acidic solutions containing metallic salts that react with the concrete's lime content. Once the chemical reaction takes place, the stain forms a permanent bond with the concrete and won't chip off or peel away.

In the nonreactive category are water-based acrylic stains that don't rely on a chemical reaction to impart colour. Instead, they are formulated to penetrate the concrete surface and deposit their pigment particles in the open pores. The downside: They won't produce the same variegated, translucent colour tones characteristic of acid stains. The colour effects tend to be more opaque and more uniform i.e.: like a traditional paint....read more