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Surecrete Eco-Stain

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$64.95 to $295.45

SureCrete’s Eco-Stain is a liquid-form concrete water based stain that puts you as the applicator head and shoulders above your competition. Unlike most concrete stains commonly used in the decorative concrete market today, Eco-Stain uses an eco-friendly; water-based formula that contains zero VOC’s and has no pungent chemical aroma.

Surecrete's new concentrated Eco-Stain formula is capable of higher strength yields in a smaller, more convenient, package.

32oz bottle: Yields 1 gallon of standard strength mixed Eco-Stain (approximately 200 square feet)
128oz bottle: Yields 5 gallons of standard strength mixed Eco-Stain (approximately 1000 square feet)

Eco-Stain contains no harmful chemicals acids making it an exciting alternative to traditional reactive acid stains. Since no chemical reaction takes place, there is no extended waiting time for color to reach full development. What you see is what you get.

It can contribute LEED points to your project with its zero VOC formulation and by zero waste water requirements in its application — there is no need for neutralization, cleanup, or mopping.

Since it is not dependent upon alkalinity to create color, cement substitutes will not affect the resulting appearance. For best results, we recommend using Surecrete Concrete Renovator as a primer prior to staining the concrete.

Typical applications for Eco-Stain are cementitious floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, wall panels, architectural elements, and retaining walls in both residential and commercial applications.

Features:

Deep Penetrating UV Stable Colors
Blues and Greens Will Not Spot Black in Moisture
Does Not Need to be Neutralized Unlike Acid Stains
No Rinsing or Mopping Necessary - Does Not Leave Residue

Product Color Chart

Surface Preparation

The principles for surface preparation for Eco-Stain are aligned with other coloring agents for cement-based products; the substrate must be:

Clean: The surface must be free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, paints, glues, sealers, curing agents, stamp tool releases, efflorescence, chemical contaminants, rust, algae, mildew and other foreign matter that may prevent proper adhesion. Customarily Super Concrete Renovator (SCR)is appropriate for cleaning. Refer to the TDS for SCR. Some cleaning may require other measures that should be evaluated (e.g. grinding, shot blasting).
Cured: Although Eco-Stain may color cement based products that are not cured, final color may not be realized until 14 – 28 days.
Sound: No system should be placed on concrete or overlays that are flaking or spalling.
Profiled: Not normally required, as SCR is utilized in cleaning.

Note: Eco-Prime is required is required on substrates are excessively porous, poorly finished, broomed, or very old and absorbent. Eco-Stain will penetrate these unprimed surfaces so deeply that little color will be visible.

Application

Mixing and handling

Eco-Stain’s specialized pigments will settle. Always shake container to mix thoroughly.
Dilute with water to any desired strength, usually between 3 parts water to 1 part Eco-Stain, or to approximately 4 parts water to 1 part Eco-Stain (4:1).
Mask all areas requiring protection. Be certain to mask to an ample height, especially if spraying.

Accenting / Coloring

Due to Eco-Stain's extreme versatility, there are many methods of application, all of which can be combined and altered to suit your needs. The applicator has enormous latitude in selecting methods, particularly since Eco-Stain is non-hazardous.

Common methods include:

Spraying with a pump-up sprayer - Utilize a cone tip and keep sprayer wand in a circular motion to avoid “tracking.”
Brushing or brooming – While Eco-Stain is still wet, brush surface in a random fashion to prevent patterned streaking.
Ragging, sponging, mopping – Usually employed for layering an additional color or spot accenting.
Painter’s airless sprayer – Especially useful in covering large areas.
HVLP or gravity cup sprayer – Precisely places material, utilized with XS products and accenting smaller areas.

Applying multiple coats is optional. Supplementary colors may be combined at desired rates.

Slip Resistance

Eco-Stain alone does not affect slip resistance, but the sealer selected to finish the project will influence this matter: Two recognized US agencies have issued directives on minimum coefficient of friction, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Department of Justice through the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). ADA is the more stringent of the two. ADA directs that accessible walkways have a minimum coefficient of friction of 0.6. Ramps have been directed to be 0.8. The applicator assumes the responsibility to meet these standards. Especially exterior surfaces or surfaces that may become wet, oily, or greasy require attention. Refer to SureGrip Additive TDS and its accompanying coefficient of friction table.

Suitability Sample

Always prepare an adequate number of on-site test areas on the intended substrate to establish aesthetic suitability for products’ intended use.

Clean-up

Eco-Stain can be cleaned up with water.

Packaging

32 oz. Concentrate (947 mL) bottle - yields 1 Gallon standard strength stain

128 oz. Concentrate (3.8 L) jug - yields 5 Gallon standard strength stain

Mixing Ratio

32 oz. Concentrate bottle: 3 parts water to one part stain (3:1), to yield a total of 1 gallon of Eco-Stain at standard strength

128 oz. Concentrate bottle: 4 parts water to one part stain (4:1), to yield a total of 5 gallons of Eco-Stain at standard strength

Coverage

200 ft² (18.6 m²) per mixed gallon (3.8 L)

Shelf Life

Under normal conditions: when kept dry and moisture free, out of direct sunlight, the shelf life of an unopened container is (12) months from the date of purchase. Storage must be under roof and off the floor. Rotate inventory to maintain product that is within limits.

Warranty

Warranty of this product, when used according to the directions, is limited to refund of purchase price, or replacement of product (if defective), at manufactures/seller’s option. SureCrete Design Products shall not be liable for cost of labor or direct and/or incidental consequential damages.

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