PreStain Color

• Color & Finish - Translucent, natural stone-like finish that lets the substrate’s texture and movement show through, so every surface has a one-of-a-kind look. - 15 designer colors spanning warm earth tones, cool grays, charcoals, and deep browns. - Unique catalytic reaction with concrete produces natural color variation rather than a flat, uniform paint look.
• Durability & Performance - Solidifies crumbling or spalling surfaces as it penetrates and bonds. - UV resistant - won’t fade under direct outdoor sun exposure. - Freeze-thaw resistant for climates with cold winters. - Passed EN 13144 and ISO 4624 (pull-off) adhesion testing.
• Health & Environmental - Low VOC (independently noted at roughly 6.4 g/L, well under standard limits) and meets indoor air quality standards. - Odorless and non-toxic — safe for occupied interior spaces with minimal ventilation.
• Application & Cleanup - Applies with sponge, brush, foam roller, or airless/fine pump sprayer (tip size 17). Dries in 12–24 hours before sealing, depending on temperature. Easy cleanup with soap and water, no solvents required.

• Penetrating color, not surface paint. PreStain reacts with and soaks into the substrate rather than forming a film on top, so the color won’t peel, chip, or flake the way a topical paint can over time.
• Truly multi-surface. Unlike most stains that are limited to one material, PreStain is formulated to work across concrete, wood, brick, masonry, stucco, and composite materials — one product for patios, decks, walls, and countertops alike.
• Safe for occupied indoor spaces. Its low-VOC, odorless, non-toxic formula means it can be applied in homes, restaurants, retail spaces, schools, or hospitals without heavy ventilation or fumes.
• Fast turnaround. With a 12–24 hour dry time before sealing (temperature
  dependent), a project can go from bare substrate to stained and ready-to-seal in about a day.
• Built to handle the outdoors. UV-resistant and freeze-thaw resistant, so exterior color stays vibrant through sun exposure and winter cycles without fading or cracking.
• Designed to pair with a sealer. PreStain is engineered as the color layer in a system - apply it first, then protect it with a compatible SEMCO sealer for the traffic level and finish (gloss or matte) the project needs.

• Concrete patios, walkways, and driveways — refresh dull or aging concrete with rich, lasting color instead of replacing it.
• Interior concrete floors — a low-VOC, odorless stain that’s safe to apply in occupied living spaces.
• Garage floors — as a color layer under a traffic-rated sealer like Titan Shield Gloss.
• Concrete countertops and decorative accents — a controllable, brushable/sprayable finish fornsmaller detailed surfaces.
• Brick, masonry, and stucco walls - adds color to aging exteriors without sealing off the substrate’s ability to breathe.
• Wood decks, fences, and outdoor furniture — enhances natural grain while adding protective, fade resistant color.
• Below-grade concrete — freeze-thaw and moisture-tolerant formulation suited to basements and other below-grade surfaces (substrate must still be within the
  product’s moisture limits — see Technical Specs).

Note : PreStain Color can only be applied to unpainted and porous surfaces.

1. Prep the surface. Clean and dry the substrate fully. For concrete/masonry, use NuLift Cleaner and Stone Soap to remove mineral deposits or efflorescence; use Power Cleaner plus Nu-Lift Cleaner if there’s oil or grease. For wood, sand with 60-grit sandpaper and remove loose coating/debris — avoid pressure washing wood beforehand. Confirm substrate moisture is at or below 3%.
2. Mask off any areas not receiving stain. Remove tape before the material fully cures.
3. Apply PreStain with a sponge, brush, foam roller, or airless sprayer (tip size 17). Work in small sections, lightly saturating the surface and immediately back-brushing or using a pad applicator to eliminate puddling and evenly distribute color. Apply thin, even coats — don’t overload the tool or let product pool on the surface.
4. Build color as needed. Repeat application for more color saturation, letting each pass dry before the next.
5. Let it dry 12–24 hours depending on temperature before applying a sealer.
6. Seal for protection. For light foot traffic, PreStain can be left unsealed; for furniture, foot traffic, driveways, or vehicle traffic, apply a SEMCO sealer (Titan Shield Gloss for maximum durability and traffic resistance) over the fully dried stain.
   

Application conditions: Apply between roughly 40–90°F; avoid application if rain is expected within 24 hours, and avoid direct afternoon sun or temperatures above 85°F, which can cause the product to dry too fast to properly bond. Stir well before use to keep color pigments mixed. Over-application can lead to peeling or cracking, so thin, even coats are essential.