Color | Caramel |
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Brand | CC Concrete Coatings |
Surface Recommendation | Concrete |
Material | Stain |
Model Name | CCI-CS 400 1G |
Size | 1 Gal (Pack of 1) |
Coating Description | Acrylic |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 6 x 12 inches |
Recommended Uses For Product | exterior-and-interior |
Manufacturer | CC Concrete Coatings Vivid Acid Stain for Concrete JADE 4OZ |
Part Number | CCI-CS 400 1G |
Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 12 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | CCI-CS 400 1G |
Included Components | Bag |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Vivid Acid Stain for Concrete Caramel 1-Gallon
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Color | Caramel |
Brand | CC Concrete Coatings |
Surface Recommendation | Concrete |
Material | Stain |
Model Name | CCI-CS 400 1G |
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color | Caramel | Slate | Charcoal | Mocha | Black/Walnut | Brown Stone |
size | 1 Gal (Pack of 1) | 1 Gallon | 8 ounce | 32 ounce | 1 Gallon | 16 ounce |
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WHO WE ARE
CC Concrete Coatings, Inc. is a team of dedicated professionals who formulate, blend, package and deliver concrete results. We have been proudly in the industry for over 20 years, manufacturing overlays, stains & dyes, and other products for your concrete projects.
VIVID ACID STAIN
Restore. Re-invent. Revive.
Tired of the plain old dull concrete surfaces in your home or office? Concrete Coatings VIVID Acid Stain creates an aged, mottled, and antiqued color and will preserve your concrete surface after drying. You’ll love the endless number of distinct looks you can achieve by adding beauty to concrete.
It is suitable for residential application, but it is also durable enough for commercial application. It reduces surface-glare on walkways, driveways, patios, and entrances.
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From Drab to FabTransform any ordinary concrete surface into a luxurious and marbled look with Concrete Coatings Vivid Acid Stain. It creates a one-of-a-kind weathered, mottled, and antiqued color, which adds beauty to concrete surfaces and creates various looks. |
Easy to Apply & MaintainConcrete Coatings Vivid Acid Stain is easy to apply, creating professional results in no time. When applied and sealed correctly, the concrete surfaces require very little maintenance! To remove dirt and debris, a simple sweep and mop will do. |
Durable & Long-lastingUnlike regular paint, Concrete Coatings Vivid Acid Stain penetrates deep into the surface, making it long-lasting and durable. It will not fade, chip, peel or wear out. |
Money-SavingStaining your concrete surface is a good value for your money. Concrete Coatings Vivid Acid Stain is a budget-friendly option, and there’s no need to hire a professional and spend a ton of money on beautifying your home. |
AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF COLORS
Choose the color that goes well with your space. Concrete Coatings Vivid Acid Stain comes in 11 different shades: Amber, Caramel, Coffee, Ebony, Jade, Mahogany, Mission Brown, Olive, Turquoise, Walnut, and Weathered Terracotta.
APPLICATION
Using a sprayer, liberally apply the stain evenly and continuously in a circular motion over the surface. Avoid spraying in a uniform pattern. Random circles are best to prevent visible lines in the stain. Try to avoid excessive puddling. Keep the stain container on concrete but close to the work surface to prevent dripping. The stain will foam for a few seconds as it reacts with the concrete.
As foaming takes place, continue expanding the area very slightly to the outer edges. Once the material reacts and the foaming stops, the residue should not be applied to uncolored sections. Use fresh material to continue staining the unstained surface, working well back into the completed section to avoid lap marks. Maintain a wet edge throughout the procedure. Do not track stains onto the pavement that is to remain uncolored.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
- We recommend testing the stain in a small area to ensure you are satisfied with the color stain.
- Allow the stain to dry before removing residue.
- The color produced from VIVID acid stain will rely heavily on skill, practice, and experimentation.
- VIVID Acid Stains may not be effective in older or weathered concrete or concrete subject to runoff or dripping water. Heavily sandblasted concrete may have little or no chemical reaction.
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ASIN | B00EEHXQJM |
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4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #21,680 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #44 in Household Stains |
Date First Available | October 15, 2013 |
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Customers like the ease of use and quality of the concrete stain. For example, they mention the instructions are to be believed, no prep is needed on the floor and the results are solid and seem like they will last. That said, opinions are mixed on the value and color.
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Customers like the quality of the stain. They say it works well, is easy to apply, and has solid results. Some say it's elated with the final results. Overall, most are pleased with the quality, consistency, and finished look of the product.
"...We wanted a DURABLE, WASHABLE, ATTRACTIVE floor. We chose "Coffee" because it mimicked the dirt color around here the best...." Read more
"...This was essentially an experiment that worked pretty well although I used more stain than I thought I would and will likely buy more to darken some..." Read more
"...Left on a full 24 hours. Clean up was pretty easy really- just make sure you do a good job...." Read more
"...but the most key point I have found with this stuff is VIRTUALLY ALL BRUSH MARKS SHOW UP...." Read more
Customers find the stain super easy to use, with good instructions. They say no prep is needed on the floor. However, some customers say prep is very important.
"...review but essentially what I'm trying to say is this stuff is WAY easier to use and way harder to mess up than you think!!..." Read more
"...Take from this review what you will. But this product was straightforward and I would definitely buy it again...." Read more
"...WOW! This product was more than we hoped for - So easy to use...." Read more
"...Here are some things to keep in mind:- Super easy to use! I used a sponge to dab the stain onto the fountain. Make sure to wear gloves!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the stain. Some mention that it looks very nice, gives a natural stone look to the concrete, and is beautiful. However, others say that the color is not quite as dark or as red as they hoped, more orange. They also say that they have had a difficult time getting the color they wish.
"...We wanted a DURABLE, WASHABLE, ATTRACTIVE floor. We chose "Coffee" because it mimicked the dirt color around here the best...." Read more
"...The color came out great...." Read more
"...bad before the sealant is applied because it is lighter and has a chalky appearance. The sealant gives it a deeper, richer color. Good luck!" Read more
"First of all, the colors from this stain are beautiful and pretty close to what you imagine by the pictures on your computer...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the stain. Some say it's worth the price, easy to apply, and a high quality stain, while others say it was a waste of money and too expensive for their purposes.
"...A gallon goes a long way. Well worth the Money...." Read more
"...my situation but because purchasing a small amount to even try is quite expensive...." Read more
"...We have success with the color without sealant. Worth the price to buy again...." Read more
"...It's a terrible waste of time and money. Now I have had to scrub areas with muriatic acid which does clean it off but still very abnormal spots...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the dry time of the household stain. Some mention that it is easy to use and dries fast, while others say that it takes days to dry, is splotchy, and uneven. Some say that the product is watery and does not adhere to brick.
"...It ended up being a little too wet and when I sprayed, the acid flowed into a couple low spots and pooled, you can kind of see where that happened...." Read more
"...running out of acid stain on your concrete, is that it dries before you can get more and then there is no way to blend colors and it removes stain..." Read more
"...Stain is best used when it’s warm and sunny! It will dry much faster, and you’ll be able to see the color transform much more quickly.-..." Read more
"...Also pictures were taken right after mopping and a little damp in some areas. Floor has not been sealed yet...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the coverage of the stain. Some mention it has excellent, easy coverage that covers the concrete well, while others say that it has low coverage and does not cover the whole pad.
"...One gallon of the sealer did not cover the whole pad (He used a 3/8 nap roller for the sealer). He only did one coat of sealer...." Read more
"...as though it penetrates deep into the surface making for completely smooth coverage. When dry, the color becomes darker. Totally beautiful!..." Read more
"Great use but coverage is a fake add on" Read more
"...Used the acid stain on a new stamped concrete patio. Excellent coverage...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leaking of the household stain. They mention that it leaks everywhere, partially spills, and squirts all over the place.
"...“fixed” that but putting it in a plastic bag which caused it to leak on the floor and ruin my wood floor." Read more
"...😍 The first package I received only had one in it and it was partially spilled..and I ordered 2 but I contacted the seller and they shipped out 2..." Read more
"...I had a bottle of stain leaking inside packaging and another bottle cracked as I was trying to remove tape on the cover...." Read more
"...IT SQUIRTED ALL OVER THE PLACE. WHAT A MESS! I HAD TO STETCH THE REST TO FINISH MY PROJECT. DID NOT COME OUT AS WANTED." Read more
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We used it on a 25 X 30, NEW kitchen floor.....yeah, that IS a big kitchen. We process hundreds of pounds of vegetables, fruit, and butcher multiple deer, hogs, goats and chickens throughout a normal year....we milk a Guernsey and several Dexters and make 4 lbs of cheese a day. We wanted a DURABLE, WASHABLE, ATTRACTIVE floor. We chose "Coffee" because it mimicked the dirt color around here the best.
I am going to try and write this to "add" to the Instructions and TDS, (Technical Data Sheets), that are available on the product. Most of the questions I ask, or information I pass on are "extra" to the actual application of the stain....THEY ARE CRITICAL FOR A QUALITY COMPLETION OF A PROJECT USING THIS STAIN.
1) READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.......... MULTIPLE TIMES.
2) READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND TDS SHEETS.......MULTIPLE TIMES.
3) READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, AND WHILE YOU ARE READING THEM, RUN A COUPLE OF THE VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE SO THAT YOU CAN GET "ORIENTED" AS TO VARIOUS APPLICATION METHODS.
4) SO YOU DON'T FORGET ANYTHING....READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AGAIN.
5) GET THE COMPANY'S TECHNICAL SUPPORT PHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU CAN HAVE IT READILY AVAILABLE.
6) CONSIDER THESE QUESTIONS THAT THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT ASK, OR ONLY TOUCHES ON VERY SUPERFICIALLY
A) What is your concrete made of.....Ha,HA you laugh....it's made of gravel, sand and Portland Cement, Well, the only thing that concrete in various parts of the country have in common is Portland Cement. Sand and gravel will vary from city to city. Here in NW Arkansas, we have concrete plants on a creek or river that use washed and graded creek gravel and sand for their mix. 30 miles away, we have concrete plants that are far from a creek....but close to a lot of quarry-able limestone. They crush and grade limestone, and use it for both "gravel" and "sand". WOW, does that make some VERY strong concrete.....BUT....it is a completely different beast from smooth, washed creek gravel and sand. IT IS VERY HIGH IN REACTIVE CARBONATES....AND MAGNESIUM.... The creek mix is FAR,FAR less reactive to the stain. Can you find out the source and ask them what mix they used, or usually use when supplying a project in your area.
B) How well is your concrete finished ???
How "tight" is the surface. Who was the finisher, and what does he remember about the mix and the pour. There are vast differences in texture and composition between lightly troweled and heavily troweled concrete.
C) CONSIDER BUYING the stain sample kit sold by the company....BUT, one caveat. When we send out color samples to furniture customers, we stress over and over again that it is nearly impossible to get an accurate vision of a completed piece's color from a small, hand held, sample. We did not get the kit. We picked a color and understood that, good-or-bad, we would be "stuck" with the color it yielded on our floor. You may have a VERY,VERY easy go of it, and everything might fall into place with what you have to work with. BUT IF IT DOESN'T....can you live with less-than-expected results ??
D) How long has the concrete been in place??? Inside, or outside like a driveway/sidewalk/pool surround??? If it is outside.....and is older than 1 or 2 months, HOW ACIDIC is your rain??? Acid is the bane of this finish. It is really not a stain, but a reactive acid/chemical. The longer your concrete is in acidic rain, the less reactive the mix will be. TREATED LUMBER is treated with an acidic, metal mix. If you were to stain a slab that had been in place under an elevated, treated lumber deck that was open to the rain.....you would get the " ghosts " of the boards where the rain dripped off the deck, down onto the concrete.
The reactivity of the concrete will depend on an interaction of these elements. After you have a general understanding of what you have to work with, you can begin to gauge how the stain will react, and guess how you should proceed.
I did all the research I could, and read the directions and TDS sheets over and over....I watched all the YouTube videos.. I gave this stain a 5 STAR rating. It is fabulous. The company is excellent and responsive to questions. This stain is 2X better than what the Big Box, do-it-yourself stores will sell you. GO WITH VIVID....it is a great product.........HOWEVER....BE WARNED......My completed job was about a 3 STAR from what we " expected ". By the time I do my 3rd floor....I'll know all the ins-and-outs and what to look for. We followed all the directions....researched all the glitches......planned for the unexpected....but this is a totally different process, with its own set of rules. Here is a brief summary of our results.
We picked coffee....."brown with a slight red hue".....
I used 2.5 gallons on 700 sq ft and there is not a hint of brown, let alone red. It is "black coffee" black. In fact, it is "espresso" black, with the mottling being various shades of gray. I will cut the stain by 1/3.....or maybe 1/2 and go with 2 applications if necessary in the future. We used it full strength.
Our concrete was finished by " professionals", but rural Arkansas professionals.....the surface varied in tightness, and the stain took dramatically different on each gradient of "smoothness". It "fizzed" very heavily on some sections, and not-so-much on others. Our concrete is crushed limestone.....very high in Magnesium ( the black we experienced ???).
Our slab has a 3" in 30 ft slope toward the back door to facilitate washing the floor and squeegee-ing the water out the door. If a slab is not perfectly level, you will have to be prepared to even out any material that tends to "run" and pool up along the lower part of the spray line. I will have some sort of sponge mop ready to spread the excess in a more even coating.
A set of treated lumber stairs ( the slab was completed a year prior to erecting the room over it) left a "ghost" impression in the floor. NO PROBLEM, we are going to brick up a set of stairs on that spot....but do take note of that.
My floor was dark, far darker and blacker than we were expecting. I have an 18" industrial buffer and we prepped the floor with a lot of TSP and GREEN pad scrubbing. After staining, we actually used a less abrasive RED pad to try and bump down the color. It did help, and it evened the color out somewhat. I want the marbled effect....but we had from near jet-black to medium gray. I used one coat of SUPER SEAL 20WB. Great product. About 2 gallons sealed the floor. We will do the rest of the electric, hang the sheetrock, do the brickwork and then scrub and seal with a second coat before waxing.
Don't get me wrong....the floor is attractive. More so than a slab or a painted slab. We did not achieve the spectacular results that we saw in the "pictures". And, the color was completely different from what we expected. However, notice I didn't say "were led to believe". The company makes it plain as day that there are many, many variables that affect the results. I hope this prompts some to look for more variables, and prepare to adjust the application.
A GREAT PRODUCT..... DO YOUR HOMEWORK, AND PREP CAREFULLY.
I used Mahogany and sealed it with their Super Seal 2000 in Matt finish. I also used their ez prep to clean before applying the acid stain.
There is no more economical way to finish concrete than this stuff and it is easy to work with but is labor intensive. The masking and preparation is the worst part. Just follow all the instructions to a T. Is you had someone to help with the application of the acid it is a big benefit. I have done both by myself and succeeded.
I applied the ez prep cleaner with a sprayer, brushed it in with a deck brush then washed it off with a pressure washer.
Then masked surfaces. You need to mask good, especially any adjacent concrete or mortar. I had bricks and masomitebsiding so masked a lot. Also the washoff when you remove it can stain too. I used plastic sheeting to allow it to run off and not down the bricks.
You spray the acid on and use an acid brush on a from handle to brush it it. This is where two people would be a big benefit, one spraying and one brushing it in. Make sure to get a sorayerbthat does not have any metal parts, made for this stuff or chemicals. Honestly I bought a chemical sprayer off Amazon for this and it was OK, not great. By contrast I used a small Chapman sprayer to apply the neutralizer and I wish I had used it for the acid. It had a much netter pattern.
Depending on how much you apply there may be some runs. You could even brush it in but come back 10-30 minutes later and see runs. I have actually left runs on at times and it adds some unique look to the colors and finish depending on how it runs. It depends on your tastes. You can re brush it in but the most key point I have found with this stuff is VIRTUALLY ALL BRUSH MARKS SHOW UP. It is important to keep this in mind as you are applying and brushing and again where a second person helps. Also due to variances in the concrete you will Find different shades and patterns that are uncontrollable. This is what makes it neat really, just don't expect everything to be uniform like paint.
Once applied wait several hours before nutralizing and washing off. I did mine at night and neutralized it the next morning so it was on about 8 hours.
I neutralized with ammonia diluted 10:1 in water. Sprayed it on, again brushed it in with a deck brush then hosed it off. Then I used a pressure washer with some Keys Cutter for contrete to wash it clean to prep for sealant. Be careful if you use a pressure washer. It is possible to get it too close and actually take some of the acid stain surface off. I do think it is important to wash this thoroughly, if not with a pressure washer then with a deck brush and hose, after neutralizing. This will still be some residue after neutralizing so important to remove what's not needed before sealing.
Then after its clean I sealed it with 2 coats applied with a roller. The sealant dries very quickly and really sets the color off. Frankly it looks very bad before the sealant is applied because it is lighter and has a chalky appearance. The sealant gives it a deeper, richer color. Good luck!
I used Mahogany and sealed it with their Super Seal 2000 in Matt finish. I also used their ez prep to clean before applying the acid stain.
There is no more economical way to finish concrete than this stuff and it is easy to work with but is labor intensive. The masking and preparation is the worst part. Just follow all the instructions to a T. Is you had someone to help with the application of the acid it is a big benefit. I have done both by myself and succeeded.
I applied the ez prep cleaner with a sprayer, brushed it in with a deck brush then washed it off with a pressure washer.
Then masked surfaces. You need to mask good, especially any adjacent concrete or mortar. I had bricks and masomitebsiding so masked a lot. Also the washoff when you remove it can stain too. I used plastic sheeting to allow it to run off and not down the bricks.
You spray the acid on and use an acid brush on a from handle to brush it it. This is where two people would be a big benefit, one spraying and one brushing it in. Make sure to get a sorayerbthat does not have any metal parts, made for this stuff or chemicals. Honestly I bought a chemical sprayer off Amazon for this and it was OK, not great. By contrast I used a small Chapman sprayer to apply the neutralizer and I wish I had used it for the acid. It had a much netter pattern.
Depending on how much you apply there may be some runs. You could even brush it in but come back 10-30 minutes later and see runs. I have actually left runs on at times and it adds some unique look to the colors and finish depending on how it runs. It depends on your tastes. You can re brush it in but the most key point I have found with this stuff is VIRTUALLY ALL BRUSH MARKS SHOW UP. It is important to keep this in mind as you are applying and brushing and again where a second person helps. Also due to variances in the concrete you will Find different shades and patterns that are uncontrollable. This is what makes it neat really, just don't expect everything to be uniform like paint.
Once applied wait several hours before nutralizing and washing off. I did mine at night and neutralized it the next morning so it was on about 8 hours.
I neutralized with ammonia diluted 10:1 in water. Sprayed it on, again brushed it in with a deck brush then hosed it off. Then I used a pressure washer with some Keys Cutter for contrete to wash it clean to prep for sealant. Be careful if you use a pressure washer. It is possible to get it too close and actually take some of the acid stain surface off. I do think it is important to wash this thoroughly, if not with a pressure washer then with a deck brush and hose, after neutralizing. This will still be some residue after neutralizing so important to remove what's not needed before sealing.
Then after its clean I sealed it with 2 coats applied with a roller. The sealant dries very quickly and really sets the color off. Frankly it looks very bad before the sealant is applied because it is lighter and has a chalky appearance. The sealant gives it a deeper, richer color. Good luck!