Concrete Acid Stain: 200 sq. ft. per gallon applying two coats (more acid stain will be needed if additional color accents are desired) Older concrete may require more stain and longer activation times to achieve a darker coloration.
Concrete Sealer: 200 sq. ft. per gallon (except for Krystal Kote and DCI Lithium/Hardener Sealer)
Decide what level of gloss – satin finish, semi-gloss or high gloss – and variety of sealer (solvent or water-based) is appropriate for your project. Krystal Kote has a coverage rate of 350 sq. ft./gallon and DCI Lithium Hardener/Sealer has a coverage rate of 400 sq. ft/gallon. Coverage rates will vary depending on the conditions of the concrete.
Floor Wax: 500 sq. ft. per gallon (indoor projects only). Select Commercial Wax for business and high traffic areas. Residential Wax is intended for home applications. Lithium Hardener/Sealer applications do not require wax.
Applicators: An all-plastic Pump-up Sprayer is used to apply acid stain. Acid stain resistant shoes will allow you to walk on the floor while the stain is still wet and active. Sealer can be applied with the Padco Applicator of your choice or in the case of the Sprayable Satin Finish Sealer, a pump-up fence and deck sprayer. Floor wax can be applied with a Padco Floor Coater, Trim Pad or a sponge mop.
*For machine-troweled or “burned in” surfaces, use DCI Hard-Troweled Floor Prep to prepare the floor for acid staining. Contact our decorative concrete specialists for more information about your specific project.
Use our Concrete Projects Calculator to determine how much product you’ll need for your project.
Heavy-duty, all-purpose cleaner/degreaser concentrate for all concrete surfaces.
Chemically-Reactive, Indoor/Outdoor Concrete Acid Stain Designed for both Homeowners and Contractors.
Most popular sprayable and easy-to-use outdoor concrete sealer.
Strong, Durable, Easy-to-Apply and Color
Order what you need in the size you want!
Recommended for Homeowners. No Buffing Required. Indoor Use Only.
Strap-on shoe, perfect for multi-color acid stain applications.
Used as a Surface Profiler to Improve Penetration and Bonding of Acid Stains and Concrete Sealers.
All-plastic sprayer suitable for acid stain. Easily adjusts from a flat spray to a fine mist.
Each Add-On Kit includes one gallon of Acid Stain, one gallon of Sealer, Organic Degreaser and Neutralizer. It will cover 200 sq.ft.
Indoor and Outdoor Satin-Finish Sealer.
Designed with homeowners in mind, Direct Colors DIY Kit has everything you need for a 200 sq. ft. project.
This project should inspire every DIYer to create their own style!
Every year, DCI sponsors students at RPI and donate products for their Concrete Canoe Competition.
50 year old floor, previously covered with carpet - updated with concrete overlay and acid stain.
Adding a concrete countertop is a great way of updating a kitchen.
The 800 sq. ft. project featuring Malayan Buff acid-stain with a tinted Fiery Orange High Gloss Sealer for added color depth and variety.
