We are pleased to offer the Sedona concentrate brand of acid
stains. Seen here is a summary of directions as written by the
manufacturer, and a color chart of the stains we currently
offer.
Surface Preparation:
Care must be given to the consistency of the
curing treatment. It is recommended that the concrete be 28 days
old before staining. Stains may be applied earlier when diluted
more than the normal 1:1 rate, but results are less predictable.
It is recommended that Surf Prep, a mild surface conditioner, be
used on any concrete to achieve more consistent results while
still allowing a variegated appearance. For existing concrete
test for the presence of sealers, curing agents or release
agents by misting with water. Concrete that darkens with water
usually means that it will take stain. Remove carpet, tile,
linoleum or any other covering from the concrete. All glue,
paint or any other coating must also be removed in order for the
acid stain to penetrate and color the concrete. DO NOT USE
MURIATIC ACID! Tightly troweled or burnished slabs tend to be
more difficult to stain. Open up the surface mechanically with a
buffer and sanding screen or chemically with Surf Prep at full
strength. A clean and open concrete surface will accept stain
better than a contaminated or hard troweled surface. Prior to
application protect adjacent areas from acid stain, over-spray
runoff, spills, and tracking.
Application:
The normal dilution rate for Sedona Acid Stains
is 1:1 with water after 28 days. To achieve various shades, it
may be necessary to use a different dilution ratio. Establish a
test area to determine stain color choices and dilution rates.
Apply the stain to the test area and allow drying for a minimum
of 4 hours. Sweep up the dry residue and then clean with a mop
and bucket or with a wet/dry vacuum. The wet stain color will
provide a preview of the sealed floor. The desired dilution rate
that was used for the test application should be repeated for
the larger area. The stain is best applied with a non-metallic
pump up or bottle sprayer entirely wetting the surface.
Immediately scrub the stain in with a soft brush or broom using
a circular motion followed with a light application of stain
over the brushed area to hide swirl marks. Maintain a wet edge
when applying the stain to eliminate overlap marks. If the stain
shade is too light, a second coat can be applied without
removing the residue between stain applications. Stains may be
layered wet or dry. Test the application techniques before doing
the larger area. Each gallon of Sedona stain diluted 1:1 with
water will treat 400 square ft.
Clean Up:
Residue must be removed after the final application of stain and
before sealing. Sweeping up the dry powdered residue reduces the
clean up. Squeegees, wet vacs, floor buffers and/or floor
scrubbers for larger areas are recommended. Clean until the
rinse water is clear. Neutralize with 1 cup of ammonia to 5
gallons of water followed by one final rinse. Special care must
be taken to keep runoff from areas that are to remain unstained,
stained different colors, or adjacent areas containing
plant-life. Treat the acid stain residue as hazardous waste,
disposing of in accordance with local, State and Federal laws.
