We liked a 50/50 mix best. Have you ever tried mica powder pigment to color concrete? For the sealer, we mixed two all purpose and wet-look to create a custom semi-gloss. For topical coloring I have, but it fades. The key is to do lots of preliminary tests to see what works best for you. So, use alcohol to remove alcohol-based stains.use dye remover to remove a dye stain. it works but I will try painting it now also. Lol! But because stains tend to be thin solutions to ensure good penetration, it can be a challenge to prevent them from bleeding under the stencil or to keep the application within defined pattern lines. To produce various concentrations of color, you can dilute the stain by adding water, either by wetting the concrete before the stain is applied or by spritzing the concrete after stain application with water from a spray bottle. If it soft, its better to use the board or tile underneath, but if its rigid, tapping the sides works just fine. Copyright 1999-2023 ConcreteNetwork.com - None of this site may be reproduced without written permission. Acid stains are great for creating rich, variegated earth tones. And the colors can easily be mixed at the jobsite or diluted to obtain a multitude of other shades. Here's an example of what a good sealer can do for concrete. The biggest disadvantage to dyes is that, so far, no one has developed a way to make them as resistant to ultraviolet (UV) light as stains are. Dyes took off in the 90s and demand for them has been increasing ever since. Check out my blog post! What sets dyes apart from water-based stains? Should I paint or stain my oak kitchen cabinets? Now the paint is only costing you .22 cents per piece! Yeah, I bet Tang would work too- if thats still around! We have two more tutorials painting faux marble tiles, and also painted brick effects. It is much easier to accomplish a white color in cement if you use a mix such as Cement All, which is an off-white mix- as opposed to a grey mix. There are a few differences between how acid and water-based stains are applied. For powdered Rit Dye, mix the entire package into 2 cups (240ml) of hot water, then incorporate the mixture slowly until you achieve the desired depth of color. Rinse until the water is clear. Variations are inherent in the staining process. Here are a few tips for getting the best results: Stenciling Using Acid-Etching Gel Hi Very good info on coloring concrete,,,I have been using some of these methods over the years, Just wanted to let you know there is a very good pigment available,,,its Terracotta,,,most of the finishes look like thye came from a clay-fire,,,,,,On some i white paint wash ( very light and in the recesses,,,a quick wipe ) which comes out like old plaster from the Roman days ! Dianne Giancola, who started her career as a home economics teacher, has been the Rit education director for more than a decade. Dyes are fast, says Jones. These stains will coat the surface but wont fully penetrate, and may not be long lasting. After trying the acrylic craft paint, I was initially super excited. This product is designed to be mixed on the jobsite with acid or water-based stains to eliminate color bleeding or wicking. Hi, thanks for sharing your research. Acid stains are developed with heavy metal salts in an acidic solution, he says.
