Kemiko Concrete Stains
Epmar Corporation
13240 Barton Circle
Whittier, CA 90605-3254
Tel: 562-946-8781
Tel: 800-785-4596
Fax: 562-944-9958
E-mail: Kemiko@quakerchem.com
Web site: www.kemiko.com
www.epmar.com


KEMIKO Stone Tone Stain
transforms an ordinary concrete slab into a luxurious floor that resembles marble or glazed stone. When concrete is stained and scored, Kemiko creates the appearance of expensive flooring at a fraction of the cost.
KEMIKO Stone Tone Concrete Stain
is an acid base, single component product that provides a decorative, low maintenance floor finish and is 0-VOC. This class product contains special wetting agents, which chemically combines metallic ions with the particles in the concrete to form colored oxides. Stone Tone Stain transforms an ordinary concrete slab into a luxurious floor resembling marble or glazed stone.

Applications

KEMIKO Stone Tone Stain is applied to properly prepared and thoroughly cleaned concrete and cement/plaster materials that contain sufficient cement material necessary for a color reaction. Typical applications include homes, driveways, patios, restaurants, shopping malls and many other interior/exterior applications that desire a quality, cost-effective color enhanced concrete floor.


KEMIKO Stone Tone Stain reacts with minerals already present in the concrete, giving the look and feel of natural stone. Each concrete slab accepts the stain in varying degrees of intensity, creating stunning, multi-hued color variations and an uneven surface that looks perfectly aged. Whether working with a neo-classic, Southwestern, eclectic or strictly traditional décor, Stone Tone Stain adapts to enhance any setting.

Weight Per Gallon: 9.5 lbs.

Packaging: 1s & 5s

Equipment: Plastic or Stainless Steel Hudson Sprayers, Medium or Stiff Bristle Brushes 10”-12” Width, Plastic Tubs or Plastic Paint Pans. Roller dolly fitted with rubber casters to move stain container.

Topcoats: Kemiko Acrylic Urethane Sealer, Sta-Crete Series 3700 Epoxy, Sta-Crete 2700 Polyurethane Series. Adds depth and lustre to finish/stained floor.


Surface Preparation
Concrete – If the concrete is in good condition, has never been treated with intergral or surface treatments (such as a curing agent), is clean and free of any deleterious matter, and has cured to a uniform light color – free from all dark moisture and alkali spotting, no preliminary treatments are necessary. Just sweep clean and protect adjacent areas not receiving stain application. Do not acid etch surface whatsoever! If the stain does not take, the surface is still dirty, is sealed, or is too heavily aged to have reactive materials available for staining process. Additional cleaning, stripping of the sealer, or sanding would be required.


Application Methods
1st Step – Dilute the stain with an equal part of water. If using a sprayer, spray stain evenly and continuously over surface, but do not puddle the stain. If a puddle should occur, do not attempt to correct it. When first application of stain is dry, apply second application in same manner as first. When applying second application, if color shows considerably lighter on certain areas when wet with stain, apply additional stain to light area. Again do not attempt to correct any puddles that may occur. If using brush, apply stain liberally and quickly to area which a brush full of stain can cover. Rotate brush gently in a circular motion, keeping it in contact with the surface to avoid spatters and runs. Keep stain container on concrete, but close to work surface to prevent dripping. Stain will foam for a few seconds as it reacts with the concrete. As foaming takes place, continue expanding area very slightly to outer edges. When foaming stops, do not spread stain to uncolored section. Use a fresh brush full of material to stain uncoated surface, working well back into completed section to avoid lap markes. Maintain a wet edge throughout the procedure. Do not track stain onto pavement, which is to remain uncolored. Do not use metal containers!


Note: Allow applications of stain to dry before removing residue. Test the uniformity and depth of color by wetting the surface in several places with a wet cloth. If color is not sufficiently deep or uniform, apply a third application of stain. In warmer weather, apply stain early in the morning when concrete is coolest. There will be powdery residue formed from the reaction of Stone Tone Stain on the concrete. This must be removed after final application of stain has completely dried. Flush area with clean fresh water (do not use soap) and scrub with a stiff bristle brush. Remove water by mopping, vacuuming or use of squeegee. The rinse water may contain acid residue and have the capacity to stain; special care must be taken around foliage and any surface, which does not require staining process.

Safety – CAUTION! CONTAINS ACID AND CHROMIC IONS. HIGHLY CORROSIVE! Use safety goggles, rubber gloves and protective clothing. Contact Kemiko for any additional application information.

WARRANTY
The following warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties, either expressed or implied. This product is manufactured of selected raw materials by skilled technicians. Neither seller nor manufacturer has any knowledge or control concerning the purchaser’s use of this product and no warranty is made as to the results of any use. The only obligation of either seller or manufacturer shall be to replace any quantity of this product, which is proved to be defective. Any claim of defective product must be received in writing within one (1) year from date of shipment. Neither seller nor manufacturer assumes any liability for injury, loss, or damage resulting from use of this product.