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during this segment of mastering concrete engraving
we will be reviewing the basics of concrete staining
we will focus on two types of stains in this segment
concrete resurrection water reducible concentrate stain
we will refer to this as water reducible stain going forward
and concrete resurrection reactive acid chemical stain
we will refer to this as RAC stain going forward
staining is half of the art of decorative concrete engraving
stains give color life and vibrance
to traditionally bland concrete surfaces
there are nearly limitless potentials in color and you are encouraged to experiment with dilution
ratios
and color blends to the limits of your creative interest be sure to have fun and play
always remember RAC stains react differently with each surface
depending on the age mix and source of the concrete
be sure to explain this fact to your customers
as it is possible the color the stain creates
on any one piece of concrete
may not be an exact match to the color chart you presented
we strongly recommend that you take the time to read the technical data sheet and instructions
that are given out
by the manufacturer of the product you're using
preferably before you begin the project
please be sure to wear all proper protective gear whenever you are working with stains
and sealers
protective gear includes and is not limited to
goggles a face shield
skin protection and respiratory protection
we recommend that you have the following tools and supplies on hand for your staining project
masking supplies
airless sprayers
pump sprayers
natural bristle brushes
foam brushes
rags
mixing supplies latex gloves
safety respirator
safety goggles and glasses
distilled water stirring sticks
mixing cups
and preferrably natural sea sponges
spraying on concrete resurrection warter reducible concentrate stain
notice the blue icon on the right-hand side of your screen
it indicates the video is showing use of this specific product
let's start staining with us in color
with one color we recommend using a pump sprayer
this is a simple way to apply stain to a large area quickly
be sure to mask off any surrounding area or object
do not forget vegetation
the size of the sprayer needed
depends on the size of the area
for projects under eight hundred square feet
the Engrave-A-Crete two quart pump sprayer is an ideal tool
when projects are larger
we suggest you use a three gallon pump sprayer
other equipment that can be used are airless and hvlp sprayers
these will allow you to apply the water reducible concentrate in a very fine spray
concrete resurrection water reducible concentrate stain is very versatile
in order to achieve colors indicated on the color chart
dilute four parts distilled water
to one part concentrate
for a very transparent or feint appearance
dilute eight parts distilled water to one part concentrate
after appropriate mixing
the stain should be strained into the sprayer
to protect our equipment and work we strain everything we put into our sprayers
as you can see the application process is simple
it is always best to apply a thin coat and add additional coats to increase color intensity
variations and mottling can be achieved with broad and inconsistent spray patterns
multiple colors can be applied in multiple ways
simultaneously wet on dry
or wet on wet
each of these approaches will create different effects for color shadowing and color transitioning
if you use two sprayers with two colors simultaneously
the colors mix to create a distinctive effect
if you apply a second color on wet stain the color mix will be reduced
if you apply a second color coat on dry stain
shadows and transition can be easily controlled
and effects are immediately visible
remember
you can blend different colors to create your own unique color