Antiquing™ 2-Step Professional System
Antiquing™ 2-Step Professional System
Contractor-scale stamped concrete stain kit for 1,000 sq ft — 5 gallons Antiquing™ Stamped Concrete Stain + 5 gallons matched sealer.
Product Details
Product Details
The Antiquing™ 2-Step Professional Stamped Concrete Stain System is the contractor-scale stamped concrete stain kit for large jobs: full residential patios, multi-driveway projects, commercial outdoor flooring, hospitality venues, large pool decks, and any stamped concrete project covering up to 1,000 square feet. It includes 5 gallons of Antiquing™ Stamped Concrete Stain in your color choice and 5 gallons of matched concrete sealer .
This is the system Direct Colors recommends for working contractors, decorative concrete professionals, landscape companies, and serious DIYers tackling large-scale stamped concrete projects. The 5-gallon container size delivers the lowest per-square-foot cost in the Antiquing™ lineup and ensures color consistency across the entire job — critical for large stamped surfaces where multiple smaller batches risk visible color variation between sections.
Total coverage: approximately 1,000 square feet of standard stamped concrete.
Why Contractors Buy the Professional System
Lowest per-square-foot cost — Buying Antiquing™ in 5-gallon containers cuts the per-gallon price significantly compared to single-gallon orders. For any stamped concrete job over 400 sq ft, the Professional System is more economical than buying multiple 200 sq ft kits.
Color consistency across the entire job — Antiquing™ pigment can vary slightly from production lot to production lot. A 5-gallon container is one consistent batch, which means a 1,000 sq ft stamped patio stained from one container will have uniform color across the entire surface. Mixing multiple 1-gallon containers risks visible color shift between sections — especially noticeable on large stamped patios where the customer sees the whole surface at once.
One delivery, one job — Contractors don't have time to wait on backordered components mid-project. The Professional System ships every chemical needed for a 1,000 sq ft stamped concrete stain in one shipment.
The right sealer at the right scale — The sealer is matched to Antiquing™ and shipped in the same 5-gallon format. No mismatched products, no guessing how much sealer to order.
Why Sealer Is Required Even at Contractor Scale
The 2-step requirement isn't a feature of the small kits — it's a feature of how Antiquing™ stain works. The pigment is bonded to the concrete by the sealer, period. This is true at every scale, from a 200 sq ft DIY project to a 10,000 sq ft commercial stamped patio. Skipping or under-applying sealer is the fastest way to turn a beautiful stamped concrete job into a callback from an unhappy client three months later when the color starts wearing off.
This is why the Professional System ships matched 5-gallon quantities of sealer alongside the Antiquing™. You're getting the right product, in the right amount, paired to your color choice — no contractor decision-making required.
⚠ The 8-Hour Rule Still Applies at Contractor Scale
Antiquing™ must dry for at least 8 hours after staining and before sealer is applied so the solvent carrier can fully off-gas. This is critical at every scale. On large jobs, plan your project schedule with the 8-hour minimum in mind — staining one day, sealing the next morning is the standard contractor approach. In cool or humid weather, allow longer than 8 hours. Sealing too soon causes sealer bonding problems or turns the sealer cloudy white, and the only fix is to strip the failed sealer and start over.
What This System Does Not Include
The Professional System does not include application tools, surface prep, or PPE. Most contractors and pros already have:
- Plastic pump sprayers (need at least 2 — one for stain, one for sealer)
- Spiked shoes for walking on wet stain and sealer
- ProClean Degreaser for surface prep
- Destiny™ Stripper for removing existing sealer or coatings (if needed)
- Safety glasses, gloves, and respirator
If you need any of these, they're sold individually:
Pricing for Larger Projects
Need more than 1,000 sq ft of coverage? Order multiple Professional Systems, or contact Direct Colors for a contractor quote on bulk orders. Direct Colors offers wholesale pricing for working contractors and has been supplying decorative concrete pros for over 25 years.
Direct Colors: Made in the USA Since 1997
Direct Colors has supplied professional contractors with stamped concrete stain in contractor quantities for over 25 years. The Antiquing™ Professional System uses the same Antiquing™ and sealer formulations specified by working contractors on commercial stamped concrete projects across the country.
Specifications
Specifications
| Application Tools | Best applied using a pump sprayer (filter removed). |
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| Location | Suitable for exterior applications. |
| Dry Time | Antiquing™ Stain requires 8 hours of drying before sealer application. It is recommended to apply two coats for optimal results. For detailed information on sealers, refer to HydroCryl™ TDS and EasySeal™ TDS. Dry times can vary with environmental conditions. |
| Re-Coat Time | Additional coats can be applied without waiting. |
| Cleanup | Use ProClean Degreaser™ |
| Coverage | Approximately 200 sq. ft. per gallon for two thin coats. It is recommended to apply two coats for optimal performance; coverage may vary depending on surface conditions. |
| Recommended Sealers | Compatible with HydroCryl™ Water-based Performance Sealer or EasySeal™ Solvent-based Acrylic Sealer. |
| Application Temperature | Best between 40°F–95°F (4°C–35°C). |
| Recommended Uses | Ideal for stamped concrete driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways, and other outdoor concrete areas. |
| Important Note | Requires proper ventilation due to strong fumes. |
Items Included
Items Included
| Choice of Stain Color | Antiquing™ Stain - 5 Gallons. Yields coverage for about 1000 sq. ft. |
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| Choice of Sealer* | EasySeal™ Solvent-base or HydroCryl™ Water-based Performance Sealer - 5 Gallon. Yields coverage for about 1000 sq. ft. |
* Customers can choose between a satin or gloss finish for the EasySeal™ sealer to tailor the final look to their preference.
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Product Videos
Antiquing™ Color Chart
Explore the complete Antiquing™ color palette and discover the perfect shade for your concrete project.
- Semi-transparent colors that highlight concrete texture
- Natural antiqued finish for stamped concrete
- Restores faded or discolored concrete surfaces
- Designed for stamped and textured concrete