Acetone Dye/Ten Second Color

Ten Second Color™ (TSC) and Active Elements Speed Color (AE) are penetrating dyes to color concrete and other cementitious surfaces. When properly applied, they create beautifully mottled effects similar to acid stain in a matter of seconds without the wait time required by acid, saving you time and money. TSC and AE are translucent dyes, and colors can be combined into countless variations and hues, or layered for unique effects. Simply add required amount of acetone and go! For interior and exterior use.

Coverage– One quart Dye covers up to 150 sq ft.  One Gallon 400-600 sq ft.    Coverage variations depend on concrete surface porosity and amount of material applied.

MUST ADD ACETONE! This is for the pigment to color the acetone.  Acetone must be purchased locally.  The one quart requires 32 ounces of Acetone - One gallon size requires 1 Gallon of acetone.

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Application Instructions:

Step 1: Concrete must be very clean, dry and porous. (Water must readily soak in and concrete should feel similar to 120 grit sandpaper.)

Step 2: Apply Dye with a cone tip pump sprayer that is compatible with acetone. Dye can also be applied with a brush, roller or HVLP spray equipment. 

Step 3: Allow to dry completely and apply seale

Acetone Dye/Ten Second Color
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