Details
The original commercial acid stain, versatile LITHOCHROME Chemstain Classic adds beautiful translucent special effects to concrete. This reactive, penetrating concrete stain produces unique, permanent, sophisticated looking concrete color effects.
Chemstain is ideal for creating an antique, mottled, variegated patina for exterior hardscapes, interior floors, or artificial rock and water features.
LITHOCHROME Chemstain Classic penetrates and permanently stains new or existing concrete and cementitious toppings and wears only as the concrete wears. Use this time-tested reactive concrete stain for
Popular, creative, faux finish effects
Permanent, variegated colors
No chipping and no peeling
Distinctive, lasting results
Multiple applications of concrete stain can intensify colors. Infinite effects can be achieved by either layering the stain colors or applying the stains over other Scofield coloring systems or colored cementitious toppings. For best results on worn or weathered concrete, LITHOCHROME® Chemstain® Enhancer should be used. Chemstain Enhancer replaces some of the chemicals in concrete that are lost due to weathering, and helps facilitate a more efficient chemical stain reaction.
Packaging
LITHOCHROME Chemstain Classic is available in 14-ounce (414 mL), 1-gallon (3.8 L) and 5-gallon (18.9 L) containers.
Coverage
Coverage will vary widely depending on the porosity and texture of the surface, composition and age of the concrete, preparation and application techniques, number of applications, and other factors. The coverage rate is approximately 200 - 300 square feet per gallon (4.9 - 7.4 m2/L) per application. A more exact coverage rate can be determined by producing representative jobsite test sections as described in section 11. Jobsite Test Sections on each individual concrete surface for each color effect and noting the amount of material needed per square foot.