Thursday, September 15, 2011

Basic Concrete Staining Part 1

www.engraveacrete.com | This is part 1 of an on-going series on Decorative Concrete, and is an introduction on how to use Water Reducible Stains, and Reactive Acid Stains. We will focus on two types of stains in this segment. Concrete resurrection water reducible concentrate stain. We will refer to this as water reducible stain going forward. And, concrete resurrection reactive acid chemical stain. We will refer to this as RAC stain going forward. Staining is half of the art of decorative concrete engraving. Stains give color, life and vibrance to traditionally bland concrete surfaces. There are nearly limitless potentials in color, and you are encouraged to experiment with dilution ratios and color blends to the limits of your creative interest. Be sure to have fun and play. Always remember RAC stains react differently with each surface depending on the age, mix and source of the concrete. Be sure to explain this fact to your customers as it is possible the color the stain creates on any one piece of concrete may not be an exact match to the color chart you presented. We strongly recommend that you take the time to read the technical data sheets and instructions that are given out by the manufacturer of the product you are using, preferably before you begin the project. Please be sure to wear all proper protective gear whenever you are working with stains and sealers. Protective gear includes and is not limited to Goggles. A face shield. Skin protection. Respiratory ...

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