Interior Concrete Colorant Buying Guide

Choosing the right interior concrete stain or sealer comes down to three things: where you’re staining, the look you want, and how hands-on you’d like to get. Use this quick guide to match your project to our top four colorant systems—whether you’re updating a basement hangout, refinishing a garage workshop, or styling a modern living room.

Note: EverStain™, Vibrance™, and ColorWave® stains must be sealed after application—and for best longevity, topped with a clear floor wax in high-traffic areas.

1. EverStain™ Concrete Acid Stain

• Best for: Bold, one-of-a-kind marbleized effects
• Why you’ll love it: Chemically reacts with your slab to create a rich, variegated finish that can’t be duplicated.
• Seal & Wax: Requires a concrete sealer plus clear wax for optimal protection.
• Skill level: Intermediate–advanced; involves neutralizing and sealing.

2. ColorWave® Water-Based Stain

• Best for: Safe, low-VOC staining with uniform coverage
• Why you’ll love it: Water-based, low-VOC formula that bonds evenly—achieve mottled and veined looks similar to acid stain with fewer steps and predictable color results.
• Seal & Wax: Needs a topcoat sealer and an optional wax layer for maximum durability.
• Skill level: All levels; easy cleanup.

3. Vibrance™ Concrete Dye

• Best for: Bright, consistent color and industrial-style depth
• Why you’ll love it: Acetone-based dyes penetrate deep for vibrant, long-lasting hues—ideal for camouflaging cracks or building layered, multi-tonal floors.
• Seal & Wax: Must be sealed and waxed to lock in color and resist wear.
• Skill level: Beginner–intermediate; fast drying and straightforward acetone application.

AcquaTint™ Water-Based Tinted Sealer

• Best for: All-in-one color + protection on smooth surfaces
• Why you’ll love it: Combines pigment and sealer in a single coat—cut your project time in half and lock in color with one pass.
• Seal & Wax: Self-sealing; optional wax recommended in busy areas.
• Skill level: Beginner

By matching your desired finish and DIY comfort level with the right product—and sealing (plus waxing) where needed—you’ll achieve showroom-worthy indoor concrete floors every time. Ready to get started? Browse our full product chart for detailed specs, coverage rates, and recommended accessories.