Water- and Solvent-Based DyesConcrete dyes can further enhance your concrete staining projects and open up a whole new set of design options, according to Bob Harris, president of The Decorative Concrete Institute and author of Bob Harris' Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors. "Dyes are often used in conjunction with acid stains to produce a variegated look and, in most cases, complement the already stained floor," he says. Dyes can be used as a stand-alone color application, as a base coat prior to acid staining, or to enhance stained surfaces in areas where the stain is not taking and the color needs to be intensified. Unlike acid stains, dyes are not chemically reactive with concrete; instead, they contain very fine color particles that penetrate the concrete surface. "Dye is very predictable because it does not depend on a chemical reaction," says Les Davis, president of American Decorative Concrete Supply Co."However, the applicator can still achieve a mottled look, if desired." Davis says that dyes come in a vast array of colors that aren't available with staining. And the colors can easily be mixed at the jobsite or diluted to obtain other shades. 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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