AcquaTint™ Colors Trial Kit

WHERE TO APPLY ACQUATINT™ 

New or existing interior concrete surfaces such as: basements, kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms.

WHEN NOT TO APPLY ACQUATINT™

DO NOT apply AcquaTint™ onto exterior, rough or highly porous concrete surfaces.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• New concrete must cure for a minimum of 30 days
• Floors that have been previously painted must be stripped using a paint & sealer stripper
• For better color adhesion, open up the concrete with an etching solution, such as Hard Troweled Floor Pre-Treatment
• Tip: Use Spiked Shoes during etching solution application to avoid shoe prints etched into the concrete surface
• Remove dirt and debris using a Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser Concentrate
• Clean floor thoroughly and make sure it is completely rinsed and dry before staining
• Protect surrounding areas from backplash with drop cloths or firm cardboard
• When working with multiple colors, do not apply tape to surfaces recently coated with stain or sealer, as adhesive may remove the coatings

APPLICATION 

• Shake AcquaTint™ bottle thoroughly
• Pour AcquaTint™ into paint tray
• Important: Test the color first, using a small corner area of your concrete slab
•  Use a 3/8" nap roller to apply your first coat in a north-south direction
• Tip: Wear chemical resistant Spiked Shoes to prevent foot prints
• Tip: Do not apply pressure to the roller - this can cause streaking. Let the roller's weight do the work
• Allow 12 hours to dry
• Tip: Use a thumbnail to see if the initial coat dents or scratches; if so, allow more time to dry (cure)
• Apply second coat in the same manner as described above, except in an east-west direction
• Tip: If AcquaTint™  puddles immediately back roll with the 3/8" nap roller (soak in excess and wring out excess)
• Do not walk on wet AcquaTint™ 
• Allow 24 hours to dry 

TOP COAT FLOOR WAX

• To complete the staining, a clear protective finish should be applied. Use our premium, easy-to-use Concrete Floor Wax
• Allow 3 - 4 hours before applying a second coat
• Allow 12 hours to dry before walking on it or placing furniture

MAINTENANCE 

Protect finish every two years with Concrete Floor Wax