This Concrete Acid Stain Calculator is designed to determine how much Concrete Acid Stain, Concrete Sealer, and Floor Wax and Polish is needed for your project.
The Concrete Sealers represented in this calculator are:
This Custom Batch Calculator is designed to determine how much Concrete Pigment will be needed for projects involving pure portland cement.
*Please note the pound rating associated with your Concrete Pigment color choice. This will be needed to accurately calculate how much pigment you will need for that particular color.
This Truck Pour/Per Yard Calculator is designed to determine how much Concrete Pigment will be needed for projects involving yards of concrete or concrete truck pours.
*Please note the pound rating associated with your Concrete Pigment color choice. This will be needed to accurately calculate how much pigment you will need for that particular color.
This Pre-Bagged Ready Mix Calculator is designed to determine how much Concrete Pigment will be needed for projects involving bags of ready-mix concrete.
*Please note the pound rating associated with your Concrete Pigment color choice. This will be needed to accurately calculate how much pigment you will need for that particular color.
This calculator is intended for 5000psi mixes only. Check bag label for psi information. The pound rating number can be found on the bottom right of each color chip. Questions? Consult the diagram and description below.
*Please note the pound rating associated with your Concrete Pigment color choice. This will be needed to accurately calculate how much pigment you will need for that particular color.
How to Use Our Concrete Pigment Calculators:
Our Concrete Pigment Color Chart is designed to provide a close approximation of what our customers can expect achieve in gray or white concrete. For custom pours such as countertop mixes, plaster, stucco, grouts and other concrete-based products, we have found that the colors vary within an acceptable range to the majority of our customers, particularly when correctly adjusted to the specific job requirements.
The pigment needed to achieve a specific color is based on the amount of cement in the mix rather than the total weight of the bag. Pigment Quantity Calculators are provided to accurately determine the amount of pigment needed for any project. These tools are designed to calculate for truck pours, custom concrete batches and bags of ready mix concrete.
Example: Achieving an Electric Blue Color in 20 Yards of Concrete
Firstly, the color Electric Blue is achieved using white cement. Using either the picture above or our DCI Color Chart (White), find the pound rating for Electric Blue, which is listed at 3lb. Using our quantity calculator or by multiplying the pound rating by 5, find the pigment per yard needed for your job. The pigment required per yard for Electric Blue is 15 pounds. The total amount of pigment required for 20 yards of concrete is 300 pounds. However, a concrete truck will not bring all 20 yards to your job site at once so a per truck calculation must be performed. In this example, each truck pour would consist of 10 yards per truck. Again using the quantity calculator, determine the pigment needed for each truck, which is 150 pounds per pour. Being consistent with the water levels, mix ratios, and the amount pigment per truck pour is critical in achieving uniform concrete pours.
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.
