With a cost of about $0.53 per square foot (including indoor sealer and floor wax), Concrete Dye Powder is one of the most cost-effective ways to stain concrete floor staining options from Direct Colors. Easy to prepare and apply using an acetone-grade pump sprayer. Great for all your smooth, polished concrete coloring needs.
Quick Facts
Application Tool: Acetone, Acetone-grade pump sprayer
Dry Time: 4-6 hours before applying sealer
Cleanup: Acetone
Coverage: Approximately 150 sq. ft. per gallon
Sealer: Water-based, acrylic concrete sealer
Recommended Uses: Home office, basement, kitchens, living areas, bathrooms and even countertops. Concrete Dyes are also great for stenciling and adding accents to concrete stains.
WHERE TO APPLY CONCRETE DYE
Polished concrete and new or existing interior smooth concrete surfaces such as: Home Office, Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms
and Countertops.
WHEN NOT TO APPLY CONCRETE DYE
DO NOT apply concrete dye onto rough or highly porous concrete surfaces.
SURFACE PREPARATION
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New concrete must cure for a
minimum of 35 days, and may be influenced by wet or dry weather
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Floors that have been previously
painted must be stripped using a high-quality Paint & Sealer Stripper
· For proper penetration and color adhesion, etch extra-smooth concrete with Hard Troweled Floor Pre-Treatment for best results*
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Remove though stains using a Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser
Concentrate
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Clean floor thoroughly and make
sure it is completely rinsed and dry before staining. For interior application,
use a mop and bucket to rinse and clean; a pressure washer may be used outdoors
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Important:
Failure to completely rinse the concrete surface may result in concrete dye color adhesion issues.
· Protect the surrounding areas from backsplash. Use drop cloths and firm cardboard and do not apply tape to surfaces recently coated with dyes or sealer, as the adhesive may remove the coatings
MIXING YOUR DYE AND ACETONE
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Pour all contents of concrete dye
packet into an Acetone-Grade Pump Sprayer
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Add acetone into pump sprayer
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Shake mixture thoroughly
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Allow acetone-dye to sit for a
minimum of 45 minutes before application
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Continue to shake periodically
during application to ensure particulate does not settle at the bottom
ACETONE PUMP SPRAYER
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Direct Colors™
Concrete Dye must be applied with a high quality Acetone-Grade Pump Sprayer with a
conical tip.
· Do not use a pump sprayer with a fan tip.
APPLICATION
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Mix acetone-dye well before
spraying and shake frequently during use to ensure consistent color application
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Tip: Adjust the pump sprayer nozzle tip until you reach a
fine mist setting. Practice spraying on a piece of cardboard or newspaper
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Important: Test the color first, using a small corner area of your concrete slab. Get a
feel of how the pump sprayer works
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Apply thin layers of Concrete Dye
using a random, straight or circular motion
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Hold the spray tip approximately 10
inches above the concrete surface
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The dye will dry almost instantly
so you can add extra layers until your desired saturation is reached.
Generally, 2-3 thin coats should be enough but additional coats can be applied
for a more consistent, deeper color.
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Important: If using a cheap sprayer; to
prevent drips from getting on the surface, use a rag to wipe any drips when the
sprayer stops
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Do not walk on wet Dye
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Allow 4 – 6 hours to dry before
walking on it.
TOP COAT SEALER
· To extend the life of the sealed concrete floor, we recommend using a non buffing required Concrete Floor Wax
