CitrusEtch™ Concrete Etcher

Printable CitrusEtch™ How-To Guide

Mixing Instructions and Coverage Rates

• For heavily soiled or burnished concrete floors, mix one packet of CitrusEtch™ with the appropriate amount of water (1-quart bag per quart of water, 1-gallon bag per gallon of water and 5-gallon bag per gallons of water) in a 5-gallon plastic bucket until the material is completely dissolved. 
• Use a more concentrated 1:1 solution for intense etching action on excessively smooth floors with black spots and/or obvious surface fractures.
  
• Each gallon, diluted or full strength, will cover approximately 200 sq. ft. per gallon.

CitrusEtch™ Application

• Clean the concrete surface with ProClean Degreaser™ and rinse thoroughly.
• The product should be sprayed from a pump-up sprayer in a consistent manner over the entire surface for uniform etching and/or cleaning. 
• Do not pour CitrusEtch™ solution directly onto the floor or countertop and sweep over the surface.
• Wear spiked shoes to prevent etching shoe prints on your floor. This is especially important as removing etched shoe prints from your concrete floor will be VERY difficult.
• Rinse thoroughly with water. Use a wet/dry vacuum or sweep off the surface to remove etching solution completely and allow to dry.
• Rinse thoroughly once again.
• Coverage rate is approximately 200 square feet per gallon. Coverage rates may vary based on concrete texture, surface porosity, and application method.
• Only apply CitrusEtch™ when surface temperature is between 40°F (4°C) and 95°F (35°C)..

Caution: May be harmful if swallowed or ingested. Contact with skin can cause mild irritation. Avoid contact with eyes.

Spraying

• Remove all filters from sprayer.
• Pour CitrusEtch™ into sprayer.
• Pour water into sprayer.
• Tightly seal the lid and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
• Allow the CitrusEtch™ to sit for one minute before applying.
• Wear spiked shoes.
• Spray CitrusEtch™ on entire surface (let soak for 15 minutes).
• Do not allow the surface to dry before rinsing.
• Spray ProClean Neutralizer™ over the CitrusEtch™ until saturated.
• Remove any remaining residual liquid with a wet-dry vac or a cotton mop.
• Immediately rinse surface with water until surface is clear of residue.
• Dry for at least eight hours before applying a stain or sealer.

Pro Tips:

• Break larger areas down into manageable zones (200-400 square feet) to allow enough time to finish etching the surface before CitrusEtch™ dries.

Cleanup:

• Clean tools and supplies with ProClean Neutralizer™ and warm water.

Tools & Supplies:

• Pump-up sprayer
• Spiked shoes
• Wet-dry vac or cotton mop and bucket
• Plastic drop cloth

Disclaimer: Direct Colors does not warranty or guarantee results (outcomes). Concrete variations or improper application may cause unintended results. Test product on an inconspicuous or small area and allow to fully cure to ensure compatibility and desired result.