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I just saw a do-it-yourself show that featured in-house concrete floors that were stained terra-cotta using Kemiko stains. We are building a new house and will have in-floor heat. We have chosen to put down “light crete” over the tubes because of weight. The light crete guy said he wouldn’t stain this. But the Kemiko rep said as long as it has calcium/lime makeup, the stain will “take”. Can anyone offer any advice?
Kerry
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The material you are pouring over the tubes is not the same as in a concrete slab, and it's doubtful it's meant for a wear surface. Contact the manufacturer of the material being poured for specs if you want to pursue it, but you want to avoid voiding the warranty by the manufacturer or installer.
*Check out acidstain.com, their message board, and also the decorative concrete forum (sorry, I don't know the web address). Those guys know everything, and are really helpful
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I just saw a do-it-yourself show that featured in-house concrete floors that were stained terra-cotta using Kemiko stains. We are building a new house and will have in-floor heat. We have chosen to put down "light crete" over the tubes because of weight. The light crete guy said he wouldn't stain this. But the Kemiko rep said as long as it has calcium/lime makeup, the stain will "take". Can anyone offer any advice?
Kerry