Concrete Acid StainSemi-Transparent Professional Grade Cement Stain (1 Gallon, Azure Sky - Interior Only Color)

I saw beautiful pictures online but was skeptical if i could actually use it. It is super easy to use. This is NOT gel like, but very thin and watery. I was able to use a squeegie to move it around some though but had to move quickly to do that before it soaked in and dried. I did make some splashes but thats ok because we have to paint anyway. It is a good bit of product, but a little more pricey than other brands. It comes out yellow and gradually moves to a more rusty color. Blended beautifully with an acrylic paint mixture i made to create the green/blue color. I had quite a bit of stuck on glue left after removing old green carpet. I was hoping this might dye it a little but it doesn't so be aware of that. Excellent product! 5 out of 5. Am purchasing again to complete my entire hone & outdoor areas.

I used this on a polished concrete slab below a woodstove. I had to get a second color to achieve the exact look desired, but the final result is stunning. I wanted to pick up the colors of the natural stone wall behind the stove as well as some of the tone in the wood floor in the room. With a little experimenting I got exactly what I wanted. The result is a variegated natural looking effect that draws positive comments from visitors who often express complete surprise that it is actually concrete. The color has a lot of depth and changes subtly in different lighting, the effect is fantastic.This is a true stain, it can't be scratched off like a paint and the color is deep into the concrete. Directions were sparse but a quick call to the manufacturer found a company with friendly staff who were very happy to help and offer advice on using their products. Excellent service.Keep in mind that the actual concrete mix will have a large effect on the final color, so what you see in the picture may not be exactly what you wind up with. This is the nature of this type of stain and not negative comment on the product - just something to be aware of. The chemicals in the stain "react" with the concrete to give the color - a small variation in the mix or sand type etc. will change the final result - not that you will end up with blue when you ordered red - but the shading and tone may be different. You may need to experiment a bit to get what you want - but the end result is worth the effort.I used this and the "Mountain Road" color together - The colors by themselves have variations in their tones, but I blotted some extra of the two colors on in a few areas to vary the darkness a bit and give it a more visually interesting pattern.

I stained a section my patio. Here is photo of before and after staining -and after staining and sealing. This stuff was easy to use. Just follow the direction. The hardest part was getting the carpet glue off after removing the carpet. Finally had to rent a floor sander. Not bad for a 75 yr old woman and 48 yr old concrete

Trust the process. Half way through I thought it was going to turn out horrible. But it turned out great and we love it. I made sure our concrete was super clean and etched it before adding the stain. I sprayed mine in with a mixture of 3 parts water, 1 part stain. I applied 3 coats. After spraying the concrete with ammonia to level out the acid I scrubbed it again. Then applied a coat of sealant.

This is a great product if you like do-it-yourself projects. My wife and I were able to stain our new 1600 sq ft broomed concrete driveway in a day. We waited until the driveway was water cured and dried, about 3-4 weeks after pouring the concrete. Then we sprayed on, with a garden sprayer, a mixture of 1 part of Golden Sand and 2 parts of diluent CR-645. The driveway was neutralized with dilute ammonia after 1-2 hours and then washed off with a hose. After a few days the driveway was sealed by us by spraying on a DoT-approved silicate concrete sealer. And viola: the result was beautiful and water repellent, and we saved thousands of dollars doing it ourselves.

Be very careful with this stuff. I really like it but it is dark. I should've cut it down more for the look I wanted. I think the key is to keep the surface misted with water while applying. I forgot to do so and it turned out darker than I wanted. It still looks great, but not what I was trying to achieve. Seal it good with a medium sheen sealer and it looks great.

I ended up returning this after my husband reviewed the instructions. It was overkill for what we needed to do for our concrete patio. That was unfortunate because I loved the way it looked!

This is 2 coats, Black Walnut. Diluted 1 part stain, 2 parts water. 10 x 30, NEW pour patio NOT smooth finish (cured 4 weeks). BEFORE sealer. Absolutely easy to use and looks beautiful. 300 square feet. 1 gallon was plenty..we have leftovers.