WATER-BASED STAIN: INSTALLATION GUIDE

PRODUCTS: o Stain Prep – 1g (300 s/f) = $16.00 o Water-Based Stain – 1g (200 s/f) = $35.00 o DCS Water-based Clear Seal – 1g (200 s/f) = $29.00 o DCS Water-based Clear Seal – 5g (1,000 s/f) = $114.00 o DCS Sprayer – 2g = $33.00 o P501 Clear – 1.5g kit (Approx. 400 s/f) = $120.70

 Remove paint, sealers, mastic and glues with Soy Gel or Sealer Stripper (for sealers and paints), and Bean-e-doo (for mastics and adhesives). Follow directions on product labels. Take care not to grind any cleaner into concrete surface pores. This could have an adverse affect on both stain and sealer effectiveness. (*If using Bean-e-doo, do NOT use a black pad!)

 If you use soy-based products (Bean-e-doo or Soy Gel) use our Degreaser full strength to completely clean surface, Acid-etch or sand to achieve a sandpaper-like finish, and then use Stain Prep Concrete Renovator to prepare concrete for staining. To strictly prepare and clean the surface before staining, sand or acid etch tight surfaces (to achieve a sandpaper-like finish), then use Stain Prep Concrete Renovator to clean surface prior to staining. This assures proper adhesion.

 After surface has been thoroughly cleaned, wait until all moisture has evaporated before applying stain. *White stain can also be added to colors to make lighter.

 SHAKE bottle of stain very well. Pour stain into your DCS Blue-Sprayer and after pressuring unit apply with a fan tip in a circular motion. (NOTE: The color that comes out of the sprayer is the color it will stay.) MIST on a light coat (do NOT puddle) and let dry. If a darker color is desired, re-apply another coat.

 When stain is completely dry and there is no moisture in the concrete, you can apply sealer.

 There are a couple of options for sealing interior and exterior jobs. Apply two coats of DCS Water- based Clear by rolling or spraying (allowing 1st coat to dry until NOT tacky before applying second coat). For areas with higher traffic and requiring a more durable surface, use the Polyurethane 501 in a glossy or satin finish (use UV Additive for exterior applications). One coat is necessary and can be rolled or sprayed on. No primer is necessary for the P501 when going over our Water-based Stain.

 For interior applications, the floor may be maintained by using DCS High Gloss Wax. Make sure the floor has been cleaned with JUST water (the use of any soaps/detergents might leave a residue). The wax can be applied whenever necessary by pouring the wax on the floor and using a hardwood floor mop to work your way out of the room. The floor will dry in approximately 30 minutes.