Acid Stains

SCP's Chrome-Etch Acid Stains creates a permanent, variegated, earth tone color shades on cured concrete that won't chip, peel or flake from the surface. The color is provided by a chemical reaction between the chemicals in the acid stain and the minerals in the concrete surface. When properly sealed and waxed, acid stained surfaces can become a permanent flooring system that will last for decades with little maintenance.

The Process
1. Allow the concrete to cure for a minimum of 28 days
2. Make sure the concrete is clean, free from curing compounds, sealers, waxes, paints or any other material that would interfere with the penetration of the stain into the pores of the concrete.
3. You can score, engraved or saw cut concrete before or after staining to impart patterns or design in the surface. These cuts can be grouted to resemble real tiles.
4. Acid stain is best applied with a special plastic sprayer designed to spray acids. One coat is normally all that is required.
5. After it is allowed to sit overnight, washing the surface with water and ammonia or baking soda to neutralize the dried acid stain.
6. When the surface is dry, two coats of SCP Chrome-Seal Clear Sealer should be applied. Two to three coats of Dura Polish Wax are normally applied over the Chrome-Seal for interior applications.  

Various color effect can be achieved by using Chrome-Etch in conjunction with SCP's other colored concrete systems. For example, acid staining over colored concrete will give infinite color combinations.

Required SCP Material Components
Chrome-Etch Acid Stain
Chrome-Seal 30% Solids Clear Sealer »
Dura-Polish Floor Wax »

Optional SCP Material Components
Saw Kart Scoring Kit »
Mongoose Pro Pack Scoring Kit »
Kaleido-Crete Engraving System »
SP Systems Acid Stain Sprayer »
Stencil-Crete Color Grout »

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