Acid Stain or Acetone Stain

[tracer55]

Still waiting for it to warm up here in Ohio so I can coat my new garage floor.
Originally was planning on doing an Epoxy coating but now leaning towards staining than a clear protective coating.
About 10 years ago I used an Acetone Stain on my Basement floor and love the look. Now leaning this way for the garage floor.
What is the pros or cons to using the acetone instead of the acid staining?
The finish on my garage floor was only hand troweled and not the best job of that!
For the basement floor prep I just acid etched from what I remember. Was thinking of using a floor grinder on the garage floor in hopes it will smooth it out some as there are a few trowel strokes still visible.
What would be a good top coat?
Garage use is storage and some light car repairing.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions

 

[tracer55]

I guess I should have said Acetone Dye.

 

[Notgrownup]

I acid etched my floor, just waiting to clear it when it warms up...which will be a lot faster than where you are...

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

If you are familiar with it and liked the last time round, go for it.
Make sure you etch or grind before you spray on the dye.


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[pima67]

Ok, I'll bite! Since Acetone Stain requires acid etching or grinding anyway, what are the advantages over acid stain? Is there a noticeable difference in the end result assuming using essentially the same color and assuming one puts a clear finish on top.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

More color choices with acetone, no temp restrictions, no neutralizing, no water required at all, better for older concrete that may have been treated or etched with something that may have killed the ability for a reaction to occur.


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[GoBlue22]

More color choices with acetone, no temp restrictions, no neutralizing, no water required at all, better for older concrete that may have been treated or etched with something that may have killed the ability for a reaction to occur.

Scotty, any pictures of actual applications of the concrete dye? I'm interested to see how dark the "raincloud" color really is. Thanks,

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Goblue22:
Have little to offer. 99% go for acid stain as the acetone turns most off.