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ColorWave® Stain Trial Kit
The ColorWave® Stain Trial Kit is an easy-to-use product designed to help you test different stain colors on surfaces before committing to a particular color. The kit includes three colors of your choice, one sealer, and four foam application brushes. To achieve the best results and accurately assess the final color, follow these step-by-step instructions.
Portico™ Paver Stain Trial Kit
The Portico™ Stain Trial Kit is an easy-to-use product designed to help you test different stain colors on surfaces before committing to a particular color. The kit includes three colors of your choice, one sealer, and four foam application brushes. To achieve the best results and accurately assess the final color, follow these step-by-step instructions.
CAUTION: Portico™ is flammable, harmful if swallowed, or inhaled. Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store and use with adequate ventilation, allowing airflow to disperse vapors. Before applying Portico™, open windows and doors and extinguish all open flames such as gas appliance pilot lights, candles, etc. Do not smoke, use a lighter or matches, or anything that could cause a potential spark.
Antiquing™ Stain Trial Kit
The Antiquing™ Stain Trial Kit is an easy-to-use product designed to help you test different stain colors on surfaces before committing to a particular color. The kit includes three colors of your choice, one sealer, and four foam application brushes. To achieve the best results and accurately assess the final color, follow these step-by-step instructions.
CAUTION: Antiquing™ is flammable, harmful if swallowed, or inhaled. Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store and use with adequate ventilation, allowing airflow to disperse vapors. Before applying Antiquing™, open windows and doors and extinguish all open flames such as gas appliance pilot lights, candles, etc. Do not smoke, use a lighter or matches, or anything that could cause a potential spark.
PaveWave™ Trial Kit
The PaveWave™ Stain Trial Kit is an easy-to-use product designed to help you test different stain colors on surfaces before committing to a particular color. The kit includes three colors of your choice, one sealer, and four foam application brushes. To achieve the best results and accurately assess the final color, follow these step-by-step instructions.
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Trial Kits How-To-Guide
Step 1: Choose an inconspicuous area: Select a small, hidden area on the surface you plan to stain. This will allow you to test the colors without impacting the overall appearance of your project.
Step 2: Clean the surface: Remove any dirt, dust, or debris from the surface to ensure proper stain adhesion and color representation. Use a gentle cleaner and avoid any harsh chemical sthat could damage the surface.
Step 3: Allow to dry completely: Wait for the surface to completely dry before moving on to the next step. This will prevent any moisture from interfering with the stain application and drying process.
Step 4: Shake the bottle: Vigorously shake the 4-ounce stain bottle to mix the stain and ensure any pigment settled at the bottom is evenly distributed
Step 5 - Saturate the foam applicator: Dip the foam applicator brush into the bottle and saturate it completely with the stain.
Step 6 - Apply the stain: Use the saturated foam applicator to apply one coat of the stain to the surface. Additional coats can be applied without waiting. This will ensure full coverage and accurate color representation. For deeper color, apply up to four thin coats using the same method.
Step 7 - Allow to dry: Let the stain dry completely, which will take at least 8 hours. The color may appear faint after drying, but don't worry – it will become more vibrant once the sealer is applied. Be patient and allow the stain to dry for the recommended time to achieve the best results.
Step 8: Apply the sealer: The sealer is an essential part of the process, as it locks the color in place and provides the actual final color. Apply the sealer evenly over the stained area using a clean foam applicator brush.
IMPORTANT: The color stain will wash off if the sealer is not applied. Skipping the sealer step will not give you the actual final color of the test.
Once you have completed these steps, you can accurately evaluate the final color and make an informed decision about which the trial kit color to use on your project. Remember, the sealer is a crucial component of the process, so be sure to apply it to see the true final color.
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.
EverStain™ Acid Stain
The EverStain™ Acid Stain Trial Kit is an easy-to-use product designed to help you test different stain colors on surfaces before committing to a particular color. The kit includes three colors of your choice, one sealer, and four foam application brushes. To achieve the best results and accurately assess the final color, follow these step-by-step instructions.
EverStain™ Acid Stain
Trial Kit How-To-Guide
Step 1: Choose an inconspicuous area: EverStain will permanently change the color of your concrete. Once applied, it can't be undone. Select a small, hidden area on the surface you plan to stain. This will allow you to test the colors without impacting the overall appearance of your project.
Step 2: Clean the surface: Remove any dirt, dust, or debris from the surface to ensure proper stain adhesion and color representation. Use a gentle cleaner and avoid any harsh chemical sthat could damage the surface.
Step 3: Allow to dry completely: Wait for the surface to completely dry before moving on to the next step. This will prevent any moisture from interfering with the stain application and drying process.
Step 4: Shake the EverStain™ bottle: Vigorously shake the 4-ounce stain bottle to mix the stain and ensure any pigment settled at the bottom is evenly distributed.
Step 5: Saturate the foam applicator: Dip the foam applicator brush into the bottle and saturate it completely with the stain.
Step 6 - Apply the stain: Use the saturated foam applicator to apply one coat of the stain to the surface. Allow it to dry before applying more coats. This will ensure full coverage and accurate color representation. For a deeper color, apply additional coats after the first has fully reacted, ensuring a minimum wait time of 5 hours between applications.
Step 7 - Allow to dry: Let the stain dry completely, The final coat should dry for at least 5 hours, with dense or burnished surfaces requiring a minimum of 18 hours dry time.
The color may appear faint after drying, but don't worry – it will become more vibrant once the sealer is applied. Be patient and allow the stain to dry for the recommended time to achieve the best results.
Step 8 - Neutralize: Once the reaction gives the color result you like, is time to neutralize, after reaction, EverStain™ Acid Stain leaves a powdery residue. Remove this by neutralizing the surface with a commercial pH neutralizer like ProClean Neutralizer™. Rinse the surface with clean water to remove all neutralizer and residue.
Step 9 - Apply the sealer: The sealer is an essential part of the process, as it locks the color in place and provides the actual final color. Apply the sealer evenly over the stained area using a clean foam applicator brush.
IMPORTANT: Acid stained concrete must be sealed to preserve the color and finish. Skipping the sealer step will not give you the actual final color of the test.
Once you have completed these steps, you can accurately evaluate the final color and make an informed decision about which EverStain™Acid Staincolor to use on your project. Remember, the sealer is a crucial component of the process, so be sure to apply it to see the true final color.
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.
AcquaTint™ Tinted Sealer
The AcquaTint™ Tinted Sealer Trial Kit is an easy-to-use product designed to help you test different stain colors on surfaces before committing to a particular color. The kit includes three colors of your choice and three foam application brushes. To achieve the best results and accurately assess the final color, follow these step-by-step instructions.
EasyTint™ Tinted Sealer
The EasyTint™ Tinted Sealer Trial Kit is an easy-to-use product designed to help you test different stain colors on surfaces before committing to a particular color. The kit includes three colors of your choice and three foam application brushes. To achieve the best results and accurately assess the final color, follow these step-by-step instructions.
CAUTION: EasyTint™ is flammable, harmful ifswallowed, or inhaled. Keep away from heat,sparks,
and flame. Store and use with adequate ventilation, allowing airflow to disperse vapors.
Before applying EasyTint™, open windows and doors and extinguish all open flames such as gas appliance pilot lights, candles, etc. Do not smoke, use a lighter or matches, or anything that could cause a potential spark.
AcquaTint™ | EasyTint™
Trial Kits How-To-Guide
Step 1: Choose an inconspicuous area: Select a small, hidden area on the surface you plan to stain. This will allow you to test the colors without impacting the overall appearance of your project
Step 2: Clean the surface: Remove any dirt, dust, or debris from the surface to ensure proper stain adhesion and color representation. Use a gentle cleaner and avoid any harsh chemical sthat could damage the surface.
Step 3: Allow to dry completely: Wait for the surface to completely dry before moving on to the next step. This will prevent any moisture from interfering with the stain application and drying process.
Step 4: Shake the bottle: Vigorously shake the 4-ounce tinted sealer bottle to mix the stain and ensure any pigment settled at the bottom is evenly distributed
Step 5 - Saturate the foam applicator: Dip the foam applicator brush into the bottle and saturate it completely with the tinted sealer.
Step 6 - Apply the tinted sealer: Using the saturated foam applicator, apply one even coat of the tinted sealer to the surface.
Step 7 - Allow to dry: Allow it to dry for 12 hours before applying additional coats to ensure full coverage and accurate color representation. If you desire a deeper color, you may apply up to two thin coats using the same method.
IMPORTANT: Our Tinted Sealers are translucent, which means that the previous color of the concrete WILL influence the final result.
Once you have completed these steps, you can accurately evaluate the final color and make an informed decision about which Tinted Sealer color to use on your project.
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.
Vibrance™ Dye
The Vibrance™ Dye Trial Kit is an easy-to-use product designed to help you test different colors on surfaces before committing to a particular color. The kit includes three colors, one sealer, of your choice and Preval acetone sprayer. To achieve the best results and accurately assess the final color, follow these step-by-step instructions.
CAUTION: Acetone is extremely flammable, harmful if swallowed, or inhaled. Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store and use with adequate ventilation, allowing airflow to disperse vapors. Before using acetone, open windows and doors and extinguish all open flames such as gas appliance pilot lights, candles, etc. Do not smoke, use a lighter or matches, or anything that could cause a potential spark.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not breathe dust. Do not take internally. In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water. In case of skin contact, flush thoroughly with water. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call physician immediately. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Vibrance™ Dye
Trial Kit How-To-Guide
Step 1 - Choose an inconspicuous area: Select a small, hidden area on the surface you plan to stain. This will allow you to test the colors without impacting the overall appearance of your project
Step 2 - Clean the surface: Remove any dirt, dust, or debris from the surface to ensure proper stain adhesion and color representation. Use a gentle cleaner and avoid any harsh chemical sthat could damage the surface.
Step 3 -Allow to dry completely: Wait for the surface to completely dry before moving on to the next step. This will prevent any moisture from interfering with the stain application and drying process.
Step 4 - Perform a water test: Sprinkle water and wait 3–5 minutes. If water does not absorb, etch with CitrusEtch™ and neutralize with ProClean Neutralizer™ to open the pores. If water absorbs, the surface is ready.
Step 5 - Mix the content: Measure 5 ounces of acetone solvent and add acetone to the container with Vibrance™ Dye.
Step 6 - Shake it well: Seal the container with the provided lid and shake the mixture for 30-45 seconds.
Allow the mixture to sit for 1 hour before use.
Step 7 - Apply the DYE: Apply thin, even coats. Avoid puddling. For deeper color, apply up to 4 thin coats, allowing each to dry before the next (15 minutes each).
Step 8 - Allow to dry: Allow it to dry for at least 2 hours before applying the sealer. In cool or humid conditions, wait 4 hours or until completely dry. Sealing too soon may affect adhesion or color.
Step 9 - Apply the sealer : The sealer is an essential part of the process, as it locks the color in place and provides the actual final color. Apply the sealer evenly over the stained area using a clean foam applicator brush.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use any electrical mixer. Acetone is highly flammable. Mix only by hand shaking or manual stirring. Follow all warnings and safety instructions printed on the acetone label.
Once you have completed these steps, you can accurately evaluate the final color and make an informed decision about which Dye color to use on your project.
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.
DecoGel™ Acid Stain
The DecoGel™ Stain Trial Kit is designed for testing various stain colors on concrete surfaces before committing to a specific color. The kit includes three colors of your choice, one ProClean Neutralizer™, one sealer, and four foam application brushes. To achieve the best results and accurately assess your concrete surface's suitability for acid staining, follow these step-by-step instructions.
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed or ingested. Contact with skin may cause irritation. Avoid contact with eyes.
DecoGel™ Acid Stain
Trial Kit How-To-Guide
Step 1: Choose an inconspicuous area: EverStain will permanently change the color of your concrete. Once applied, it can't be undone. Select a small, hidden area on the surface you plan to stain. This will allow you to test the colors without impacting the overall appearance of your project.
Step 2: Clean the surface: Remove any dirt, dust, or debris from the surface to ensure proper stain adhesion and color representation. Use a gentle cleaner and avoid any harsh chemical sthat could damage the surface.
Step 3: Allow to dry completely: Wait for the surface to completely dry before moving on to the next step. This will prevent any moisture from interfering with the stain application and drying process.
Step 4: Shake the EverStain™ bottle: Vigorously shake the 4-ounce bottle before opening, to mix the stain and ensure any pigment settled at the bottom is evenly distributed.
Step 5: Saturate the foam applicator: Dip the foam applicator brush into the bottle and saturate it completely with the stain.
Step 6 - Apply the stain:
Use the saturated foam applicator to apply a generous coat of the stain to the
surface. Let it dry for 30 minutes before applying additional coats. For a deeper color, apply up to two coats using the same method.
Step 7 - Allow to dry: Let DecoGel™ acid stain to react and develop color for 4-6 hours (richer colors may take longer).
The color may appear faint after drying, but don't worry – it will become more vibrant once the sealer is applied. Be patient and allow the stain to dry for the recommended time to achieve the best results.
Step 8 - Neutralize: Once the reaction gives the color result you like, is time to neutralize, after reaction, EverStain™ Acid Stain leaves a powdery residue. Remove this by neutralizing the surface with ProClean Neutralizer™. Rinse the surface with clean water to remove all neutralizer and residue.
Allow the acid stained concrete surface to dry completely, which will take at least 8 hours
Step 9 - Apply the sealer: The sealer plays a crucial role in the process, as it significantly enhances the color and contributes to the final appearance. Apply the sealer evenly over the stained area using a clean foam applicator brush.
IMPORTANT: The acid stain will appear chalky and faded without the sealer application. Skipping thesealer step will not provide the actual final color of the test.
Once you have completed these steps, you can accurately evaluate the final color and make an informed
decision about which DecoGel™ Acid Stain color to use on your project. Remember, the sealer is a crucial
component of the process, so be sure to apply it to see the true final color.
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.