Smith Paints - Base Boost

The surface preparation phase of “Staining a Concrete Floor” should be viewed as the most important. Proper floor preparation results in the stains longevity, minimizes potential failures and creates the best environment for an aesthetically pleasing work of art. In short, the more detail and time allotted to this phase of the
project will dramatically affect the appearance and durability of the finished product.

The surface must be free of all foreign materials that would inhibit the absorption of the combination Smith’s Color Floor/Color Wall stain with the Smith’s Base Boost. Foreign materials include, but are not limited to grease, dirt, glue, and
previous coatings.

Do not use an acid etch as a cleaning method.

As a concrete densifier:

1) Apply Smith’s Base Boost onto intended application area with a pump up spray utilizing circular motion.
2) Distribute material evenly with a soft bristle push broom or microfiber pad
3) Re-apply material as need in areas where initial application has absorbed. Material should be applied until substrate is no longer absorbent.
4) Continue to manipulate applied material with push broom or microfiber pad for 15-20 minutes.
5) Do not allow to puddle. Allow product to dry before polishing and/or burnishing.

As an adhesion promoter:

Exterior - Broom Finish

1) Apply Smith’s Cleaner & Toughener CT-8 solution liberally to 10 feet by 10 feet section of the floor. The surface must be kept damp to achieve optimal cleaning. Using a floor buffer with a Mal-grit brush (smaller areas) or an auto-scrubber with a Mal-grit brush (larger areas), scrub each 10 x 10 portion of the floor thoroughly. As the scrubbing of each area is completed, wait at least 10 minutes, but not more than 30 minutes, before rinsing.
2) Rinsing is a very important step in the process. Scrubbing has loosened dirt and concrete particles which need to be completely removed. Cleaning the surface can be accomplished by using a power washer* with parallel overlapping line pattern.
3) Allow the area to dry adequately before beginning the application of Smith’s Color Floor.

* = reference Technical Data Sheet for more information

Smith’s Color Floor or Color Wall is supplied as a concentrate. The recommended dilution ratio is 1 part Smith’s Color concentrate, 2 parts Smith’s Base Boost to 2 parts distilled, deionized or reverse osmosis water. Mixture will result in ready to use stain via agitation.

Immediately clean up work area and tools with water while systems is still wet.