PRESTAIN

CONCRETE COLOR STAIN

Natural lasting color for concrete surfaces

concrete color stain

Concrete Color Stain (also known as PreStain) is a water-based, penetrating color system that provides rich, lasting color on exterior, interior and below grade concrete, masonry and X-Bond Microcement surfaces. This environmentally responsible system penetrates into the pores of the cementitous surface, to create a long-lasting and colorful surface, resulting in a translucent color finish which allows the variation and natural movement of the concrete to be visible through the stain.

In addition it solidifies crumbling surfaces. Unlike competitors SEMCO’s PreStain Color is proven to last through all kinds of climates, conditions and traffic.

Enhance your concrete surface

✓ X-Bond Microcement
✓ Unsealed Concrete
✓ Exposed concrete

Apply PreStain over:

✓ Concrete block, tilt-up
✓ CMU, masonry
✓ Vertical, horizontal & below grade

Rich, lasting color for concrete surfaces

concrete color stain color range

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Application Instructions

Airless sprayer
tip size 15, 600 PSI

Pump sprayer
2 coats minimum

Roller
2 coats minimum

Apply at temperatures from 50°F to 90°F

  • HOW : Lightly sand the surface with a 60 grit sanding disk. Clean all debris

    PURPOSE : Removes excess texture and ensures chemical bond

    • HOW: Using fine pump sprayer, spray light coat of PreStain Base on to surface and avoid large drops. Work in 2 man teams side by side(1 with Pump Sprayer and 1 with HVLP). For concrete surfaces spray thin coats with HVLP.

      PURPOSE : Ensures chemical reaction of Natural Grain effect

    • HOW: While still wet apply PreStain Color (PreStain Base and PreStain Activator combined, always stir the contents, avoid shaking) with an HVLP, airless sprayer with tip size 17, or a sprayer that is capable of atomizing liquids. (DO NOT ALLOW PUDDLING)

      PURPOSE: Do not shake to avoid in container reaction. No puddles for even color, must spray with low pressure for a pigment reaction

    • HOW: Move across area from left to right as you work your way down the surface, avoid missing any areas of the surface. Avoid stepping in Natural Stain

      PURPOSE : Ensures the finish and color stay consistent.

    • HOW: The PreStain Color will then begin to dissipate and as the product forms to the contours of the X-Bond surface.

      PURPOSE: Chemical reaction creates the Natural Grain look

    • HOW: After drying, check if any area requires touch up. If necessary, lightly fog PreStain Color over areas that require touch up

      PURPOSE: Ensures a nice finish

Specifications

COVERAGE

sq ft / gallon, 2 coats

Polished concrete 250 - 300
Stamped concrete 250 - 300
Green concrete 200 - 300
Below grade 200 - 300
X-Bond Microcement 250 - 300

PRODUCT DETAILS

Color White/milky liquid
Chemical type Water based reactive latex
Clean up SEMCO Stone Soap with water
Shelf life 1 year in controlled environment (ambient temperature) of 60°F - 72°F
Useful life 5 years in controlled environment (ambient temperature of 60°F - 72°F)
Packaging 1 gal, plt | 5 gal, plt | 55 gal, drum

LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

EN 13144 and ISO 4624 (pull-off) tests Pass
UV resistance Excellent
Surface penetration (4000 psi concrete, broom finish) Up to 0.75cm
Transmission fluid Good
Water Excellent
Alkali resistance Good
Hydrolic acid (10%) Good

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