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Determine which product best suits your project based on your concrete finish. Some products have multiple surfaces they can be used for but excel within a specific area. Find the best product for your needs. To learn more about the various finishes click here.

Colorant Recommendation Chart

Water Absorption Test: Before choosing a colorant, it's crucial to test the concrete's readiness for staining. Pour a small amount of water on the concrete. If it absorbs within 5 minutes, the concrete surface is suitable for staining. However, if the water does not absorb in that time frame, the concrete will need further preparation, such as etching with CitrusEtch™ Concrete Etcher.

Follow these simple steps to determine the best colorant product for your concrete finish:

  • Determine the finish of your concrete surface.
  • Locate the column for that finish on the right side of the chart.
  • Look for the 'BEST' recommendation for an ideal match. 'GOOD' is also a suitable option.
  • Grayed-out boxes indicate that a product isn't suitable for your surface.
  • Check the intended usage in the middle columns—whether for interior, exterior, or both.
  • Click on the Product Name in the leftmost column to access its product page.
  • Determine the finish of your concrete surface.
  • Locate the column on the left side of the chart under Concrete Finish.
  • Look for the 'BEST' recommendation for an ideal match. 'GOOD' is also a suitable option.
  • Grayed-out boxes indicate that a product isn't suitable for your surface.
  • Check the intended usage under Ideal For column—whether for interior, exterior, or both.
  • Click on the Product Name to access its product page.

  Ideal For Concrete Finish
Product Name Interior Exterior Machine Troweled/
Smooth
Lightly
Textured
Stamped Paver Broomed Rough
Antiquing™Stamped Concrete Stain NO YES N/A Good Best N/A Best N/A
Portico™Paver Stain NO YES N/A N/A Good Best Good Best
ColorWave™ (Low VOC) YES YES Best Best Best Best Best Good
Vibrance™ Dye YES YES Best Best N/A N/A N/A N/A
EverStain™Acid Stain YES YES Best Best Good N/A Good N/A
DecoGel™ Gelled Acid Stain YES YES Best Best N/A N/A N/A N/A
AcquaTint™ Tinted Sealer (Low VOC) YES YES Best Best Good Good Good N/A
EasyTint™ Tinted Sealer (Solvent-Based) NO YES Best Best Best Best Best N/A
 

Ideal For:

  • Interior
  • Exterior

Concrete Finish:

  • Machine Troweled/
    Smooth
  • Lightly Textured
  • Stamped
  • Paver
  • Broomed
  • Rough

Ideal For

  • NOX
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • N/A
  • Good
  • Best
  • N/A
  • Best
  • N/A

Ideal For

  • NOX
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • N/A
  • N/A
  • Good
  • Best
  • Good
  • Best

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Good

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • Good
  • N/A
  • Good
  • N/A

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • Good
  • Good
  • Good
  • N/A

Ideal For

  • NOX
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • N/A

Topcoat Selection Guide

  1. First, identify the finish of your concrete surface.
  2. Then, find that finish on the right side of our chart.
  3. Products labeled as 'BEST' are your top picks! Those marked 'GOOD' are also reliable options.
  4. Spot a grayed-out box? That product isn't the right fit for your surface.
  5. Not sure where to use a product? Check the middle columns. They'll tell you if it's for indoors, outdoors, or both.
  6. Want more details? Just click on the Product Name on the left. It'll take you right to its page.
  1. First, identify the finish of your concrete surface.
  2. Then, find that finish on the right side of our chart.
  3. Products labeled as 'BEST' are your top picks! Those marked 'GOOD' are also reliable options.
  4. Spot a grayed-out box? That product isn't the right fit for your surface.
  5. Not sure where to use a product? Check the middle columns. They'll tell you if it's for indoors, outdoors, or both.
  6. Want more details? Just click on the Product Name on the left. It'll take you right to its page.

  Ideal For Concrete Finish
Product Name Interior Exterior Machine Troweled/
Smooth
Lightly
Textured
Stamped Paver Broomed Rough
AcquaSeal™ (Satin) YES YES N/A Best Best Good Best N/A
AcquaSeal™ (Gloss) YES YES N/A Best Best N/A Best N/A
EasySeal™ (Satin) YES YES N/A Best Best Best Best Best
EasySeal™ (Gloss) YES YES N/A Best Better Good Best Good
Penetrating Sealer YES YES N/A Good N/A N/A N/A N/A
 

Ideal For:

  • Interior
  • Exterior

Concrete Finish:

  • Machine Troweled/
    Smooth
  • Lightly Textured
  • Stamped
  • Paver
  • Broomed
  • Rough

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • N/A
  • Best
  • Best
  • Good
  • Best
  • N/A

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • N/A
  • Best
  • Best
  • N/A
  • Best
  • N/A

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • N/A
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • N/A
  • Best
  • Better
  • Good
  • Best
  • Good

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • N/A
  • Good
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A

Surfacing Recommendation Chart

Set yourself up for success with the right surface preparation product for your project.

Once you’ve determined the finish of your particular concrete surface, locate the column for that finish on the right side of the chart.

The surface prep products marked as ‘BEST’ in that column will be absolutely ideal for your concrete finish! Grayed-out boxes signify that that product is not recommended for your surface.

Click on the Product Name in the leftmost column to go to that product page. That’s it!

  Ideal For Concrete Finish
Product Name Interior Exterior Machine Troweled/
Smooth
Lightly
Textured
Stamped Paver Broomed Rough
Bean-E-Doo Mastic Remover YES YES Best Best Best Best Best Best
CitrusEtch™ Concrete Etcher YES YES Best N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Concrete Patching Compound YES YES Best Best Best Best Best Best
Concrete Overlay YES YES Best Best N/A Best Best Best
ProClean Degreaser™ YES YES Best Best Best Best Best Best
ProClean Neutralizer™ YES YES Best Best Best Best Best Best
Soy Gel Stripper YES YES Best Best Best Best Best Best
 

Ideal For:

  • Interior
  • Exterior

Concrete Finish:

  • Machine Troweled/
    Smooth
  • Lightly Textured
  • Stamped
  • Paver
  • Broomed
  • Rough

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • N/A
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best

Ideal For

  • YES
  • YES

Concrete Finish

  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
  • Best
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