How Long Is the Drying Time?This could be a critical issue on fast-track projects where you need to open the surface to traffic as soon as possible. Chemical stains require the longest drying times between coats (typically at least 5 hours) to give the stain time to react. Then the stain residue must be rinsed off and the surface permitted to dry before a sealer can be applied. Water-based stains offer the advantage of shorter drying times (about 2 hours) with no rinsing required. Dyes generally dry very quickly, reducing the amount of time it takes to complete a job by as much as 60%, according to Davis. "Some solvent-based dyes dry in less than a minute. Plus, cleaning is minimal and does not require water," he says. Return to Concrete Stains and Dyes Buyer's Guide Find a Concrete Contractor 24 Services in 221 Metros -- U.S. and Canada 
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