used red stain on concrete and want cover with clear , can i toss flakes on clear and add second coat after 1st coat dries?
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FRANK, also make sure you use some/all of the grip sand with the clear, or when wet / snow etc. it will be like GLAIR ICE / very slipply / if that will be an issue for you. PAUL K.
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I would advise you not to do that, and explain why... I bought the clear two part epoxy two coat, which comes with a small baggy of sand that is to be mixed in when mixing the base and catalyst. It adds a very nice sand paper like texture and coats the confetti flakes nicely and prevents them from being dislodged. If you have any more questions or want to see the pictures of my garage, hit me up at badandywsu@gmail.com.
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yes you can add flakes just make sure you top coat with the second coat with in 24 hours.
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That would most likely work. The concrete patch material is pliable but would require some type of backing during application and drying. The color is gray so I don't know what the end color would be mixed with brick dust but it would be mixable and worth a try.
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Yes. Goto Lowes,Home Depot or Ace and they sell mason powder. You can mix in the batch or even coat on top of whatever your pouring and it will stain it.I have used the red powder before. Or you may use a liquid stain like Nulook. Hope it helps.
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I used the Behr Wet Look High Gloss Concrete Sealer from Home Depot. After the Ardex cured on my countertops for two days, I sandwd them down doe probably 90 minutes so they were smooth but still had texture. Cleaned up all of the dust, then applied about 12 thin coats of sealer over 24 hours. My blog features the whole process I used at thefinalboardingcall.blogspot.com
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HI Jack You can paint over this product because it does not have repellent properties. However, i recommend waiting for a couple of days after application to see if any white residue is expelled from the concrete. Regards Mike Stone Technologies Corp 423-503-4490
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Mix 1/3 of each: Tung oil, Turpentine, Boiled Linseed Oil. Shake to mix every couple of minutes so it does not separate. Apply with a non-linty rag. Wipe off any extra after letting it sit for about 5-10 minutes. 3 coats minimum. More coats = higher gloss (I've done as many as 25).
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I stained mine a Gunstock color from minwax and put a clear poly coat on top. Like a previous poster mentioned, it soaked up the coating pretty well.
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make sure surface is completely dry, I used a cotton rag, about an hour to dry, put a droplet of water on tile, if stands up it is ready, some areas may need 2 coats, i onlu used one coat, hence i have these left over, regards jane harper
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The mouldings will be smooth again en even shiny. Put the product with the stick on the rubbers en let them dry with doors or windows open. After ba few hours you can apply a second wipe.
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By step 3, do you mean glaze or clear coat? How much have you done? What color? If you mean glaze, you can't remove it after it dries. If you just did one door, you could probably put base coat back over it and try again.
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The tutorial I used via Pinterest showed very dark finished cabinets which I don't think would let the grain show through. This isn't the look I wanted.So I put the stain on fairly heavily, waited 3 minutes (don't let it dry) and wiped off. You can add all the coats you want to get the look you want. I used four on some things but only two on others. The stain still shows through on my pieces and I am very happy with the result. I also wanted to have a faint red finish which with the way I did it I do. Not in your face red, just a hint. I LOVE the Java stain.
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HI Kevin It is best to wait for the concrete to fully cure for 28 days before applying the sealer. If this is already cured concrete, the concrete should be dry and it should not rain during application and for 24 hours after application. any questions email or call me Regards Mike Stone Technologies Corp 423-503-4490
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I agree with the previous comments. You cannot substitute one for the other. I used the clear to tone down the intensity of the color I was using. I actually added a little to the color in the bottle then added the processing solution and applied!
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I would recommend 2 or three coats just to make sure you have good coverage. Let it dry 30 min between coats. With my small kitchen I think I did 6 coats.I apply with a natural sponge and try not to let it pool up. Just put down a nice thin coat each timeAfter 2 years I have not had to recoat my floor yet. If you have minimal traffic it could last a long time
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Not sure what you are experiencing. I had no such problem but used it indoors last fall. If it is cool, it is likely to take longer to cure. Humidity in the air is also a factor and certainly if the concrete has water content from washing, the cure could be prolonged. Likewise, wrong ratio of resin and the hardener could do the same. And stirring it thoroughly is necessary. My advise would be to let it sit until it is NOT tacky. If that never happens, I would add very thin coat of sand and brush it lightly. eventually, it will harden up.
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The anti-skid ingredient is very small "clear" (more like translucent) plastic beads that aren't as clear as the clear top-coat so when used they can make the final product just slightly less-clear than without the anti-skid but the main difference in appearance is just due to the fact that the rough texture doesn't reflect the light the same as without anti-skid. If you've used plenty of flake then it won't be very noticeable unless it's next to a glossy area of floor that doesn't have the anti-skid.
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Yes you can. I actually use the stain away, I think it works better. They come out looking like new.