Superior Finishers: Our Finishing Concrete Stain Products
When it comes to protecting your concrete for years to come, a high-quality finisher product is key. Walttools is proud to offer customers a variety of superior finishers, including Tru Tique, Liquid release, color hardener and D2K. Take a look at the following finishing products that are sure to extend the life and maintain the appearance of your concrete.
Tru Tique Concrete Stain
One of our top finishing products is Tru Tique, a water-based color wash solution. Tru Tique is unique in that it can be used to color new concrete surfaces as well as add color to existing, older surfaces. This color solution delivers a two-toned mottled effect that is typically associated with color release agents. When you choose Tru Tique, you can expect the beautiful color effects of a powder release agent — without the hassle and mess.
Better yet, Tru Tique has the same color palette as other current release agents, which means that you don’t have to worry about inconsistent coloring. Tru Tique is a budget-friendly choice for your next concrete coloring project, with 1,500-3,000 square feet of coloring per bucket, depending on the blend strength. Stress-free, easy application makes Tru Tique your ideal solution for long-lasting concrete color.
Tru Impressions Liquid Release Concrete Stain
Another popular finishing product is TI Liquid Release, a specially designed, colorless bond breaker that stops decorative concrete mats from sticking to fresh concrete. The product forms a barrier between the freshly-laid concrete and any texturing mats, effectively limiting sticking, build-up and friction. Like Tru Tique, TI Liquid Release is a fantastic choice to avoid the mess and stress of powder applications.
TI Liquid Release can be used on a variety of surfaces, whether it be plain concrete, integral colored concrete or surfaces that are treated with Tru Impressions dust-on color hardener. This outstanding product is ideal for countertop edge forms and even vertical tools. Each gallon of TI Liquid Release treats 150 square feet.
Tru Impressions Color Hardener
Using color hardener is a terrific way to give your concrete surfaces a quick yet long-lasting facelift. As a unique blend of pigment, cement and aggregates, color hardener forms a strong layer of color on top of the concrete, making sure that the chosen color remains vibrant and beautiful for years to come. Walttools’ Dust-On TI Color Hardener is immediately ready for use on any of your freshly-poured concrete surfaces. Not only can it be blended for a one-of-a-kind mottled effect, but it also features a UV-resistant formula. Normally used for stamped flatwork applications, TI Color Hardener is easy to apply in both interior and exterior environments. Customers can even use TI Color Hardener to trowel color into vertical mixes like Tru Pac X.
D2K
Our D2K is the highest-quality decorative concrete sealer available today. D2K is a two-component sealer that extends the wear life of aged concrete surfaces. It also ensures that new concrete remains spectacularly sealed, protected and conditioned in a vast range of environments. Its satin to glossy finish will enhance the appearance of your concrete surface, ultimately offering better coverage and durability than acrylics. D2K’s high heat, UV and chemical resistance delivers outstanding protection that can’t be matched in other sealing products. It even performs well against road salt in the winter months. Apply D2K with an affordable garden sprayer and roller and enjoy your new incredibly protected, resilient concrete surface.
Concrete Stain Quality
Concrete stain can be used to customize your concrete surfaces, whether you’re looking for a rustic, modern, or antique look. Whether you use a concrete stain inside or outside, you deserve a product you can rely on. Check out the top three benefits of Walttools’ high-quality concrete stains.
1. Easy Application of Concrete Stain
Concrete stains are the best way to revamp your concrete surfaces, especially given their easy application. In fact, you can stain concrete at home by following just a few steps. First, clean the concrete surface thoroughly. Use a slightly damp rag to remove all debris and wait until the concrete is completely dry. Next, use either a garden sprayer or a brush to apply the stain. Remember to apply the stain from the far end of the room first so that you can exit the room without leaving footprints on the fresh stain.
2. Low Maintenance Concrete Stain
While concrete stain is easy to apply, it is even easier to maintain! Because concrete stain is so durable, it can resist wear for years in the most high-traffic areas. These types of stain do not chip, peel, or fade. However, concrete stains permeate the top layer of the concrete which eventually wear away.
Once you apply concrete stain, it’s always a good idea to apply a concrete sealer or coating that would further protect your concrete. Lastly, clean your concrete surface regularly, both with a dry broom or mop and with a wet mop. Be sure to use neutral pH cleaning products that will not damage the surface of your concrete.
3. Low Color Fade Concrete Stain
One of the advantages of concrete stain is that it stays in place for an extended period of time. Regardless of the color of stain that you choose, it will not chip or flake off of the concrete surface. In order to ensure that your concrete stain remains vibrant as long as possible, it’s important to properly clean your concrete surface before applying the stain. Our sealers are UV protectant so it's imperative to seal especially outdoors.
Start by removing loose debris and trash with a dry broom. Next, use a slightly damp towel or mop to remove finer dust or powder. Once the stain is applied, it will stay in place until the surface of the concrete is worn down, which could take many years. In any case, you can expect very low color fade when you use concrete stains on your surfaces.
Concrete Stain Versatility
One of the best things about concrete stain is that it can be used in a variety of locations, indoors as well as outdoors. This versatility can be credited to concrete stain’s longevity, diverse color range and ease of application. With these factors in mind, concrete stains can be used by anyone — practically anywhere.
Concrete Stain for Indoor Projects
Given its durability and low maintenance requirements, concrete is a very popular choice for flooring and indoor surfaces today. Everything from basement flooring to a countertop can be enhanced with concrete stain. Concrete stain is an effective way to allow personal style and taste to be showcased on otherwise dull, gray surfaces. The wide range of concrete stain colors allows you to choose a stain that complements furniture, wall color, and decorations. With the right concrete stain, you can enjoy a personalized concrete floor or surface inside of your home for years to come.
Concrete Stain for Outdoor Projects
While concrete stain is a terrific option for a home’s interior, it is also highly desired in exterior applications. Many homeowners choose to enhance their outdoor areas with concrete stain, whether it be on the porch, by the pool, in a sunroom, or a driveway. Of course, there are countless places where concrete stains could be used outside, but these are some of the most common locations. Combined with concrete stamping, concrete stain is a perfect way to enhance vertical and horizontal concrete surfaces, creating unique or authentic-looking stone, brick, or wood-like surfaces.
Choosing to enhance your outdoor surfaces with concrete stain will add long-term benefits to your home. First, concrete stains significantly improve the appearance of your exterior spaces. It’s now easier than ever before to create a unique, aesthetically pleasing space that was once just generic, run-of-the-mill concrete. Moreover, concrete stains are long-lasting and will remain vibrant and visible for many years. In fact, concrete stains will only fade if the concrete itself is worn down. All things considered, concrete stain is a budget-friendly, versatile option for those who would like to enhance their outdoor spaces.
The concrete stain has changed a lot over the recent years and applicators have more product choices than ever. Like any product, each kind of stain for concrete will have both advantages and limitations by type, from water-based acrylic stains, acid-based chemical stains, and other reactive stains and one needs to consider this before choosing. In general, the concrete stain can be used to produce both contemporary and rustic finishes of floors, countertops, and even walls. Cement stains are applicable for both interior and exterior construction and can be used with new concrete or older existing surfaces.
