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Mason's Select
Transparent Concrete Stain
Faux
Finishing Techniques-Blending
& Sponging
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Spraying
wet stain on wet stain, blending creates a marble look that unifies and alters the color of
stained or damaged concrete, giving it new life and a finished
look. When blending colors, ordinary concrete becomes
extraordinary. Just choose two or three shades for great results!
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view more Extraordinary Concrete please visit our Photo
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| Blending
Technique: |
- Prepare concrete surface according to
label directions. Following all label application
directions, spray base coat color on clean, bare concrete
surface.
- Stain only manageable sized areas (e.g. split area into quadrants)
to allow time and provide uncoated areas to walk on while applying
second coat while base coat is wet.
- While base coat stain is still wet, apply second color, or use
Coal Black &/or Quartz White for blended accents. Using a
pump-up or airless sprayer, quickly spray second color over the base
coat using a circular motion to create a "cloud-like"
blended effect. Spray lightly to avoid puddling of
color.
- If using a third color, apply while first and second color coats
are still wet.
- For added protection: After stain has dried for at least 4
hours apply Mason's Select Clear Concrete Sealer in Satin
for a matte finish or Gloss for a
"wet look" finish. Clear sealers will not yellow,
crack or peel and will provide added protection against UV rays, hot
tire pick-up and automotive fluids.
- (Photo
Below) Blending Method Application In Progress
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on dry sponging using a textured roller. Adobe base was allowed
to dry. Brownstone and Terra Cotta were applied using a textured
roller and a stencil. |
Wet
on wet sponging using a cut shaped sponge, applied to bare
concrete. Terra Cotta, Patina Green and Brownstone, with a Coal
Black border pattern. |
Wet
on wet sponging using a textured roller. Terra Cotta base coat
with Brownstone and Quartz White accents. |
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Sponging Technique:
Almost any type of household sponge can be used for
creating patterns and blending colors. Be creative with items you
already own such as kitchen and car sponges. Cut square sponges into
specific shapes, or use a sea sponge for a textured look. Specialty
sponges and textured sponge rollers can be purchased at paint and
decorating stores in a variety of shapes and textures. For a blended
effect use wet on wet stain. For crisper shapes, or to keep colors from
mixing together, use wet on dry stain
1) Following all label directions, spray base coat
color on clean, bare concrete surface. Stain entire area. Or, sponge
stain onto bare concrete if a mottled look is desired (see examples
above).
2) If using wet on wet stain, dip sponge or sponge
roller into accent colors and apply to wet stain. As the colors mix
together it will become more blended.
3) If using wet on dry stain, let base coat dry for at least 4 hours,
then apply accent colors with a sponge or sponge roller.
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