Use and Care Manual

ACID STAIN
TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED
 Acid resistant pump-up sprayer with conical tip
 If masking: masking tape and wax-backed construction paper.
 Synthetic-bristle brush.
 Clean water for dilution and clean-up.
 EAGLE ETCH & CLEAN
 EAGLE CLEANER DEGREASER & NEUTRALIZER
 Sealer: EAGLE ARMOR SEAL or EAGLE GLOSS COAT where VOC rules allow. On interior concrete, finish
with EAGLE CONCRETE POLISH.
 Eye protection, rubber gloves and respirator.
TEST BEFORE PROCEEDING
Test an inconspicuous area to be sure that acid stain reacts with concrete and color meets expectation before proceeding.
Test for water seep by taping plastic on one square foot of floor. Remove plastic the following day. If floor is wet, you should not stain
and seal floor.
SURFACE PREPARATION
The most important step to a project is preparation of the surface. The concrete should be at least four weeks old, free from all
debris, and clean. DO NOT USE MURIATIC ACID TO CLEAN as you will destroy the important minerals necessary to produce the
color range selected. Strip and remove all previous sealers, paints, adhesives, and coatings. For oil spots use EAGLE CLEANER
DEGREASER & NEUTRALIZER (diluted 4 to 1) and rinse well. Use EAGLE ETCH & CLEAN (diluted 4 to 1) to prepare concrete for
acid staining. Rinse well. Concrete must be porous enough to accept water. Dense concrete surfaces may require mechanical
preparation to accept acid stain. All repairs should be completed prior to starting the application of stain; coatings of any kind must be
removed prior to staining. Mask for over-spray with masking tape and water resistant construction paper. Duct tape over masking tape
to prevent bleeding.
APPLICATION
EAGLE ACID RESITANT SPRAYER should be used. Tape off walls or other areas to avoid overspray. Dampen concrete with
water but do not puddle. Spray in an overlapping manner, maintaining a wet edge. Allow ACID STAIN to react for at least 6 hours.
Clean residue and pour water on floor to approximate the final color. If darker color is desired, apply second coat. Concrete must be
fully neutralized. Clean residue from floor with EAGLE CLEANER DEGREASER & NEUTRALIZER using an acid brush. Repeat. Rinse
with clean water and mop up excess water. A Wet-Vac may be used. Rinse with clean water until rinse water is free of color and you
can wipe floor without picking up color. Concrete must be completely free of residue. Expect to rinse with clean water several times.
Once dry, test the readiness of the concrete by wiping floor with a white cloth. If it shows residue rinse and dry again. Repeat until no
residue remains.
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COVERAGE RATE
Coverage is dependent on the age, porosity, weather, and composition of the concrete. A definite coverage rate cannot be
determined because every scenario is different. However, as a general rule, 200-400 square feet per gallon should be average. If
diluted 1:1, coverage will yield 400-800 square feet per gallon but final colors will vary from color chart.
SEALING
Allow concrete 24 hours to dry. Clear sealer is required to enhance the depth of color and should be tested before application.
On exterior floors, seal with solvent-based EAGLE GLOSS COAT if local VOC rules allow. Alternatively, use water-based EAGLE
ARMOR SEAL. For interior floors, after sealing, apply EAGLE CONCRETE POLISH for additional protection and enhancement. Use of
EAGLE CONCRETE POLISH will diminish slipping and scuffing. EAGLE CONCRETE POLISH should be applied with a lamb’s wool
applicator or microfiber pad. As a maintenance routine, clean with water only and use EAGLE CONCRETE POLISH to prevent the
need to reapply sealer.
TECHNICAL DATA HMIS
VOC: <0 g/L Health 1 Flammability 0
Flash Point: N/A Reactivity 1 Protection G
DOT: UN3264, Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S. (hydrochloric acid), 8, PGII
DISCLAIMER: Since manufacturer has no control over handling, use or storage; no guarantee expressed or implied, is offered. Eagle IFP warrants the product to be free of defects and will replace or
refund the purchase price of said products proven defective. Labor cost and/or other consequential damages are not covered by this warranty. Responsibility for claims of any kind is strictly limited to the
purchase price of the product. The suitability of the product for any extended use shall be solely up to the user.
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