Mason's Select Transparent Concrete Stain takes advantage of the unique variations in concrete surfaces, resulting in a beautiful multi hued natural stone appearance. Choose a single color application or utilize a number of designer effects. All colors may be intermixed or tinted, giving you unlimited choices!
Mason's Select is an acrylic water based formula, making it incredibly versatile for indoor and outdoor use. The complete Mason's Select line offers simple biodegradable surface prep, easy to apply water based stains and sealers, soap and water clean up, all with beautiful results.
Using multiple colors for a natural stone look. Achieve the natural drifts in color found in stone by applying several colors of stain. This effect is the most popular, and is the perfect choice for large areas. Start with your base color and using a sprayer, apply stain in a light circular motion. While stain is wet, apply second color. Do not over apply stain. If using a third or fourth color, allow the first two colors to dry before applying more stain.
Using multiple color sand and a rag to mimic marble. Apply a light medium tone base coat and allow to dry. Using one darker tone, and one lighter tone, apply additional colors with a rag that has been rolled tightly. The uneven surface of the rag will create a marble look. This effect is great for small spaces where detailed patterns are desired.
Using a spray mister to achieve a granite look.
To obtain a granite look, apply a light toned base coat first and allow to dry. Next, use one spray mister per stain color to apply additional colors. For best results, practice your spray pattern on a piece of newspaper until you reach the desired pattern and effect.
For a mottled effect. For the effect shown here, apply a light to medium tone base coat and allow to dry. Using one darker tone, and one lighter tone, apply additional colors with a sea sponge.
The look of expensive tile in just a few steps.
Painter's tape may be applied in any shape or pattern to clean and dry concrete. Lightly apply stain over tape and concrete surface using a single color, or multiple colors. Allow stain to dry completely before carefully removing tape.
For best results, follow with Mason's Select Clear Sealer to protect the faux grout line from dirt and wear.
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Mason's Select Transparent Concrete Stain may be applied directly to concrete overlays.
Shown here is a textured overlay. Several colors of stain were applied wet on wet using a sea sponge to crate the natural stone look. Topped with Mason's Select Clear Sealer (Gloss Finish). Outstanding!
Don't settle for plain pavers when you can add color and protection. Mason's Select stains may be used on brick, pavers and retaining walls. Choose a single color, or multiple colors for the look shown above.