{"id":90779,"date":"2020-10-24T00:57:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-24T00:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/?p=90779"},"modified":"2024-08-26T20:12:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T20:12:00","slug":"how-to-apply-colored-concrete-sealer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/how-to-apply-colored-concrete-sealer\/","title":{"rendered":"Colored Concrete Sealer How to Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025292523{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025292523{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;93104&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025292523{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Staining Interior Floors with Colored Concrete Sealer<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90780&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is Colored Concrete Sealer?&#8221; style=&#8221;text_only&#8221; open=&#8221;true&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1671732572804{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/colored-concrete-sealer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colored concrete sealer,<\/a> also known as tinted concrete sealer, is a special non-yellowing, UV-resistant acrylic copolymer, and pigment blend.<\/p>\n<p>Water-based colored sealers have low odor, making them an excellent choice for interior applications.[\/vc_toggle][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/OMXoZr7c470&#8243; el_aspect=&#8221;43&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025292523{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 1: Surface Preparation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90782&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/ELVrf5Nx3gM&#8221; el_aspect=&#8221;43&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]The surface must be clean, free of any debris, and de-laminating sealer. Floors that have been previously painted must be stripped using a high-quality <span class=\"Hyperlink0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/soy-gel-paint-and-sealer-stripper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sealer and paint stripper<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Hyperlink0\">Colored concrete sealer can be applied to previously sealed concrete as long as the sealer is properly adhered to the surface and is not flaking, tacky, milky, or otherwise damaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Remove tough stains using <span class=\"Hyperlink0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/concrete-cleaner-degreaser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ProClean concrete cleaner and degreaser concentrate<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When recoating over previously applied sealers, always use the same type of sealer. For example, recoat using a <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/dci-water-based-concrete-sealer\/\">water-based sealer<\/a> if that is the type of sealer originally applied to the concrete.<\/p>\n<p>Floors that have been previously carpeted must be stripped of all carpet glue using a high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/mastic-remover\/\">mastic\/glue remover<\/a> or grinder.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;94003&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;400&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90790&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;400&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025292523{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<b><span lang=\"IT\">Important<\/span><\/b>: Failure to completely clean the concrete surface may result in concrete sealer adhesion issues.<\/p>\n<p>Allow the concrete surface to <strong>dry completely<\/strong>\u00a0before <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/colored-concrete-sealer\/\">AcquaTint\u2122<\/a> water-based tinted sealer application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the full guide on surface preparation, click <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/concrete-surface-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025292523{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;93878&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;400&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;94005&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;400&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Surface Prep Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear spiked shoes if using a concrete etcher.<\/li>\n<li>If you choose not to wear spiked shoes,\u00a0 <strong>do not<\/strong> step in the area where <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/hard-troweled-floor-pre-treatment\/\">CitrusEtch\u2122<\/a> has sat for 20 minutes (which is pretty dry in most areas at that point) prior to rinsing.<\/li>\n<li>If so, your sneaker prints <strong>will etch<\/strong> themselves into the floor while rinsing. These areas will require sanding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025298313{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 2. Colored Concrete Sealer Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Protect the surrounding areas from backsplash. Use drop cloths and firm cardboard and do not apply tape to surfaces recently coated with a colored sealer, as the adhesive may remove the coatings.<\/p>\n<p>Shake the colored concrete sealer vigorously and pour it into the pump-up sprayer or paint tray.<\/p>\n<p>Apply a light coat of AcquaTint\u2122 to the floor.<\/p>\n<p>Back-roll with a \u215c-inch nap roller to make sure the coats are as even as possible to avoid blotchy areas.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/wEEfAnrUn2w&#8221; el_aspect=&#8221;43&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025298313{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sealer Application Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;94006&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;400&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;94007&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;400&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Only put a small amount into your tray and always wet the roller by rolling it in the bottom of the tray to continue to mix what is in the tray. The pigment settles out pretty quickly but is manageable.<\/li>\n<li>Apply some pressure to the roller before moving the roller from the tray to the floor to avoid dripping material from the roller.<\/li>\n<li>Always stir before adding more sealer to the tray.<\/li>\n<li>Use a coffee can or smaller container to transfer well-mixed colored sealer into your tray.<\/li>\n<li>Work in small sections at a time (6\u2032 x 4\u2032).<\/li>\n<li>Move quickly but don\u2019t freak out over lap marks. You will get them, but rolling over them a second or third time as you work the small section helps. Then, the next coat rolls in the opposite direction which further helps them blend in.<\/li>\n<li>Back-roll the final roll before you move on to the next section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025298313{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90791&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;400&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90802&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;400&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025298313{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Keep the roller evenly and consistently loaded with a colored sealer at all times during application to avoid roller marks and streaking.<\/p>\n<p>Allow AcquaTint\u2122 water based sealer to dry for 12 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Apply a second coat of AcquaTint\u2122 colored concrete sealer.<\/p>\n<p>Allow drying for another 12 hours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/l5wCH_Qa1kA&#8221; el_aspect=&#8221;43&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025298313{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]DO NOT walk on wet sealer as it will leave permanent impressions on your surface. Cover your feet with plastic bags to protect your floor finish during application.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025298313{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/SFA-oosIAf4&#8243; el_aspect=&#8221;43&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/LkRyoHLo6cI&#8221; el_aspect=&#8221;43&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025304623{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 3. Concrete Floor Wax Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Apply concrete floor wax with a trim pad or foam mop with a wringer attachment.<\/p>\n<p>Soak the applicator in warm water and shake or wring out excess before use.<\/p>\n<p>Pour the wax into a paint or wallpaper tray and saturate the applicator.<\/p>\n<p>Press out excess and push a thin milky coat onto the surface. The product will appear milky when applied but will clear as it dries.<\/p>\n<p>Smooth out any foaming that may appear on the surface.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025304623{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90792&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;400&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/xPi5fzY9d8I&#8221; el_aspect=&#8221;43&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Floor Wax Application Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Allow drying for at least 12 hours between coats.<\/p>\n<p>The final coat should dry for 24 hours before moving furniture or heavy objects across the floor. We suggest waiting 48-72 hours before driving over the surface or allowing parked vehicles.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025304623{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Concrete Sealer Color Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Silver Simplicity<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>This commercial space really looks spiffy after applying some silver colored concrete sealer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;96924&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;96923&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;96922&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;96921&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;96920&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;96918&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602025304623{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Clean &amp; Modern<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Have you ever seen a basement look so fresh and modern? 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When their stain sprayer wasn&#8217;t working quite as intended, they improvised &#8211; creating random graffiti-like splashes of charcoal. What a unique look![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;94444&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;94445&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chevron-down&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;For Project Details &amp; Tips CLICK HERE&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1645647142720-efba6ca8-55621c62-5ad7&#8243;][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project Completed In<\/strong>: 6 day(s)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Estimate of Square Footage<\/strong>: 1800 sq. ft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project Description<\/strong>:<br \/>\nI have an unfinished 1800sf basement. I wanted to keep the integrity and durability of the concrete floors.<br \/>\nThe floors had been grinded before any work had started.<br \/>\nFirst was cleaning up drywall dust, mud and paint off floors. Some was scraped off and then washed with diluted pine sol and water and finally just with plain water. This took about 6 hours everytime, constantly dumping the dirtied water.<br \/>\nI am a professional artist but this was my first time with concrete stain and such a huge scale.<br \/>\nThe sprayer I used spit and dripped out the paint so I had to change my original plan to random graffiti-like splashes of the charcoal color. Spraying the initial design took 4-5 hours and 2\/3 of the 5 gal charcoal. I let that dry 24 hours before starting 2nd coat of lighter gray.<br \/>\nI used a 3\/8&#8243; 9&#8243; roller to apply lighter gray over splashed charcoal. Because I was creating a mottled, random look, it was impossible to roll on in one direction as is suggested. It created lines I didn&#8217;t like. Rather, I went heavy in some areas and left the lightness of one coat in other areas, always careful to cover bare concrete. The lighter gray helped to soften the contrast of the lighter areas and the charcoal. This effect took about 2 of the 5 gal. container. Because of the sheer size of the floor, it took 6-7 hours.<br \/>\nAfter waiting 24 hours, I began 1st coat of wax with a 9&#8243; Shurcoat paint pad. It was very had to tell where I covered because of the mottled nature of the colors. After 4-5 hrs. I applied a 2nd coat of wax, noticing some areas had a higher sheen to them. I wasn&#8217;t sure why this was happening but it helped create depth on the floor.<br \/>\nThe next morning, I applied a 3rd coat of wax, a bit heavier to achieve the desired high gloss look. That was left to cure a full 24 hrs. I used 4 of the 5 gals. to do all 3 coats of wax. Each coat took about 4-5 hours to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Personal Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\nAquatint settles very quickly and must be constantly stirred.<br \/>\nEnjoy the way the stain works when using more than one color.<br \/>\nMake sure you have very good lighting to apply both stain and wax.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Direct Colors<\/strong> Products Used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>5 gal Aquatint Charcoal<\/li>\n<li>5 gal Aquatint Gray<\/li>\n<li>5 gal high gloss wax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other<\/strong> Products Used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>3\/8&#8243;- 9&#8243; roller<\/li>\n<li>9&#8243; Shurcoat paint pad -3, one for each coat of wax<\/li>\n<li>2 gal Chapin premier sprayer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;94733&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;94734&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chevron-down&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;View Products Used&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1645647154200-ac744e6f-a7e01c62-5ad7&#8243;][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;96925&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/hard-troweled-floor-pre-treatment\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;92594&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/colored-concrete-sealer\/?product_code=DC-AQT-500&amp;variant_id=37727&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;94446&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/colored-concrete-sealer\/?product_code=DC-AQT-500&amp;variant_id=37799&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;96958&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/concrete-floor-wax\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Accentuating Concrete Swirls<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]There&#8217;s nothing like completing a tough DIY project yourself! This customer felt that adding sealer to their concrete was a &#8220;rewarding project&#8221;. 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We knew we loved and wanted to accentuate the power trial swirls and marbling effect. We spent hours and many test products under where our cabinets would be, but look no further direct colors has the perfect product. We ended up choosing the tinted sealer. We knew we wanted a very transparent but durable stain.<br \/>\nEssentially all we did was thoroughly clean the dust and construction grime off the floors with degreasing soap and let that dry a few hours. We then came back and cleaned our floors THREE more times with the direct colors degreaser, two of which were rinses. This alone took a full day for 1500sqft. Once this dried we were ready to stain. We tried many methods (sprayers, sponges, rags) and the best we came across for a super transparent look was a 18\u201d floor squeegee! It worked awesome. Like any paint project it is all in the prep work and the actual staining process was over before we knew it, maybe 1.5hrs. After this we let it dry for a day and covered in plastic to finish construction. Once we were ready to move in we washed it again, then immediately waxed the entire floor(last picture) as you can see the floor is almost a living feature of the house as it changes color and hue based on lighting effects. Overall this was a rewarding project that we are happy to have done ourselves! Have fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Personal Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\nClean clean clean, have all supplies organized and clean up (acetone, in our case) ready. 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