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How to apply AcquaTint™

Prep and test, roll or spray two thin coats, then let it dry. Color and seal in one product.

A finished basement with a long, glossy floor colored with AcquaTint™ and sealed under ProWax Polish™
Coverage200 sq ftAbout, per gallon for two coats
Temperature60–95°FAir and surface
Between coats2 hoursAt least, until the thumb test passes
Foot traffic6–12 hoursFully cured in 24 hours
1

Prep and test

Start clean, dry and bare. New or old concrete?

A smooth concrete living-room floor colored with AcquaTint™

New concrete?

  • Wait at least 28 days so it’s fully cured.
  • Sweep or vacuum, then let it dry.

Old concrete or pavers?

  • Clean with ProClean Degreaser™, then rinse until no residue is left.
  • Remove any sealer, paint or glue first. Let it dry completely.

Then do the water test

Pour a little water on the bare concrete. It must soak in within 3–5 minutes.

Soaks in

You’re ready for AcquaTint™.

Beads up

There’s still a sealer on it. Strip it first, then test again.

Sits on top

Etch it with CitrusEtch™, then test again. Smooth, machine-troweled floors need etching too.

No tape on the surface, before or after: the adhesive keeps the sealer from working.

Using more than one container? Mix them together first so the color stays the same.

2

Apply the first coat

Roll it with a 3/8″ nap roller, or spray and back roll when two of you are working.

  1. Apply when the air and the slab are between 60 and 95°F.
  2. Stir well before you start and keep it mixed while you work. The color settles.
  3. Load the roller, roll off the extra, then roll a large W and fill it in with even, overlapping strokes without lifting the roller.
  4. Work in sections, using walls and joints as breaks, and keep a wet edge. It goes on milky and dries clear.
Thin and evenOne heavy coatDon’t dilute

Two of you? Spray, then back roll

One sprays with a fan tip
The other back rolls right behind

Spray in a controlled, circular motion and start and stop the sprayer off the floor. Back rolling right away with the 3/8″ nap roller keeps puddles, drips and uneven color away. Windy day? Roll instead.

3

Dry, then the second coat

Wait at least 2 hours, until your thumb doesn’t leave a fingerprint.

It’s dry to the touch in 30 to 60 minutes. Cool or humid days take longer. Then stir again and roll on a second thin coat. Two thin coats give you the full color.

Clean up while it’s wetWash tools and wipe spills with soap and warm water before it dries.

After the last coat

A styled basement lounge with a glossy AcquaTint™ floor
Dry to the touch30–60 min
Foot traffic6–12 h
Fully cured24 h
Cool or humid days take longer.
Indoors? Finish with waxOnce it’s cured, ProWax Polish™ adds a layer that takes the daily wear, and it’s easy to refresh.
Driveway, commercial or heavy traffic?Add a clear water-based top coat: AcquaSeal™ or HydroCryl™. Patios and walkways don’t need one.
Need grip?Never mix an additive into AcquaTint™. Put OxiGrip™ in the clear top coat instead.
Every dayClean with ProClean Daily™ or another pH-neutral cleaner.

What you’ll use

sq ft 2 gallons
About 200 sq ft per gallon for two coats. Rough, porous concrete takes more.
1 gallon of AcquaTint™ PRO Colored Sealer in 503 BlackAcquaTint™Color and seal in one. Pick your color on the product page. $79.95 / gal VIEW
1 quart of ProClean Degreaser™ProClean Degreaser™Cleans old concrete. $34.95 / qt VIEW
CitrusEtch™ Concrete Etcher with ProClean Neutralizer™, 5 gallon 2-step kitCitrusEtch™When the water won’t soak in. From $29.95 VIEW
1 gallon of ProWax Polish™ Concrete Floor Wax, High GlossProWax Polish™The indoor top layer. From $54.95 VIEW
Questions? Call (877) 255-2656

Read the label and the safety sheet (SDS) before you start, and test a small area first.

Before You Checkout

EasyTint™ and OxiGrip™ are not compatible when used together directly. For slip resistance, use EasyTint™ as the color layer and apply OxiGrip™ only with a clear solvent based sealer as the topcoat.

Before You Checkout

AcquaTint™ and OxiGrip™ are not compatible when used together directly. If you need added slip resistance, apply AcquaTint™ as your color layer first, then use OxiGrip™ in a clear topcoat with AcquaSeal™ or HydroCryl™.