{"product_id":"tuffcrete-waterborne-acrylic-concrete-stain","title":"INSL-X TuffCrete Waterborne Acrylic Waterproofing Concrete Stain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINSL-X TuffCrete Waterborne Acrylic Concrete Stain and Sealer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSL-X TuffCrete\u003c\/strong\u003e is a water-based \u003cstrong\u003eacrylic concrete stain and sealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for interior and exterior masonry. It colours and \u003cstrong\u003eseals concrete against moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e on patios, walkways, pool decks, balconies, basement floors and walls. Use \u003cstrong\u003eone coat for a stain look or two coats for a solid colour\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStains and seals\u003c\/strong\u003e in one product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResists fading, scuffs and abrasion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetards spalling and dusting\u003c\/strong\u003e of the concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast:\u003c\/strong\u003e recoat in 4 hours, light foot traffic in 24.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoap-and-water clean-up,\u003c\/strong\u003e MPI #58.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete, brick, stucco and block, horizontal or vertical, inside or out: patios, walkways, pool decks, balconies, basement floors, walls and columns. \u003cem\u003eNot for driveways, garage floors or anything cars drive on (use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insl-x-garageguard-1-part-concrete-garage-floor-paint\"\u003eGarageGuard 1-Part\u003c\/a\u003e), wood, or immersion.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear, Tintable White, Grey Pearl and Light Grey, in 3.79 L. The colours dry to a satin finish, and Clear dries glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450–550 sq ft per 3.79 L per coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 for a stain look, 2 for solid colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin (25–30 at 60°). Clear: gloss (80+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry time (25 °C, 50% RH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTack-free 30 min. Recoat 4 h. Light foot traffic 24 h, heavy 72 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–32 °C, out of direct sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon brush, short-nap roller or spray. Don't thin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 200 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoap and water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet new concrete cure\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDegrease\u003c\/strong\u003e and rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEtch bare concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e to a medium-fine sandpaper feel. Sand the gloss off painted or sealed concrete instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it dry,\u003c\/strong\u003e then apply one or two coats, 4 hours apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow much TuffCrete do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the calculator above. Each 3.79 L covers 450–550 sq ft per coat. A 12 × 16 ft patio is 192 sq ft, so one can covers one coat, or two coats for a solid colour. Rough or porous concrete uses more, so plan on the low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eStain look or solid colour?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne coat gives a stain look, with some of the concrete showing through. Two coats give an opaque, solid finish. Let the first coat dry 4 hours before the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eDoes it waterproof concrete?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a waterproofing stain and sealer, so it seals masonry against moisture. It isn't made for immersion, so don't use it inside a pool or on anything that stays underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eDo I need to etch the concrete?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare concrete has to be porous. Most horizontal concrete needs acid etching until it feels like medium-fine sandpaper. Very smooth or dense concrete may need blasting. Never etch concrete that's painted or sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use it on my driveway or garage floor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It isn't made for driveways, garage floors or anything cars drive on. Use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insl-x-garageguard-1-part-concrete-garage-floor-paint\"\u003eGarageGuard 1-Part\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use it on a pool deck?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on the deck, but not inside the pool. Coatings can get slippery when wet, so Benjamin Moore suggests an anti-slip aggregate where needed. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insl-x-sure-step-anti-slip-paint\"\u003eSure Step\u003c\/a\u003e adds grip on steps and edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow soon can I walk on it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's dry to the touch in 30 minutes and ready for a second coat in 4 hours. Light foot traffic after 24 hours, and full use after 72 hours. Cool, damp weather takes longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan it go over old paint or sealer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if it's sound. Scrub off dirt and grease, rinse, dry, and sand off all gloss. Try a test area first. Don't acid-etch a painted or sealed surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat colours does it come in?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear, Tintable White, Grey Pearl and Light Grey. The colours dry to a satin finish, and Clear dries glossy. Tintable White can be tinted, so ask our team about a custom colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhen can I apply it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the surface and the air are between 10 °C and 32 °C. Stay out of direct sun and off hot surfaces, so in summer work early or late in the day. New concrete needs 30 days to cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INSL-X","offers":[{"title":"3.78L \/ Clear","offer_id":40160250593335,"sku":"CST210009F-01","price":75.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.78L \/ White Tintable","offer_id":40160250626103,"sku":"CST211009F","price":73.07,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.78L \/ Grey Pearl","offer_id":40160250658871,"sku":"CST230809F-01","price":75.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.78L \/ Light Grey","offer_id":40160250691639,"sku":"CST231009F","price":75.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/files\/INSL_XTuffcrete1080x1080.jpg?v=1723052667","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/tuffcrete-waterborne-acrylic-concrete-stain","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}