Concrete Dye with TS210 - any recommendations/experience?

[TheFixer]

My 2,000 sq ft pole barn floor is curing, and in a couple of weeks time I plan to seal it with TS210

The finish is power troweled, very smooth but not glossy (photo below)

However, I'd like to add some color to the floor before sealing it. Can anyone recommend a product to apply before the TS210? I'd like to keep it simple (no acid etching or grinding, and preferably no flushing (the building is currently a long way from a water supply) - that's part of the reason I'm using the TS210).

It would be a plus if I could mix two colors mixed to give a basic 'cloud' or stone effect with some variation (but that would be a plus).

Prosoco GemTone Stain seems to be easy to apply, and meet these criteria - but not been able to find much information on it. Their sealers appear to be high gloss (which I don't want) - I had wondered if anyone had used it with TS210, or had another dye to recommend.

Thanks in advance,

Steve

Update: I've just ordered test kits for DeltaDye and ColorWave; I'll test both of those under TS210 and see if either of them will work for me.

 

[Shea]

In case you haven't read it, I have an article posted below about TS210 and concrete dyes.

A Stunning DIY Color Stained Basement Floor with TS210 Sealer Creates a Warm Look

How to create a warm-looking basement floor with character using concrete color stains and a matte finish clear sealer. The perfect low VOC basement solution.

allgaragefloors.com

 

[TheFixer]

In case you haven't read it, I have an article posted below about TS210 and concrete dyes.

A Stunning DIY Color Stained Basement Floor with TS210 Sealer Creates a Warm Look

How to create a warm-looking basement floor with character using concrete color stains and a matte finish clear sealer. The perfect low VOC basement solution.

allgaragefloors.com

Thanks - I had already read that; it was pretty much what convinced me to try this approach.
Michael from Concrete Sealers called me this morning (after I'd placed an order for 1 Qt to use in testing). I was very impressed with his concerns that TS210 would be right product for my application, and that I'd be applying it correctly.

After we spoke his only real remaining concern was whether the dye would reduce the ability of the TS210 to be absorbed; and he pretty much recommended against it. After some discussion I explained that I'm going to be testing it, and that I would repeat the water absorption tests AFTER the dye was applied and before TS210 was applied (I will do that as part of my initial tests).

He also suggested doing an adhesion test about a week after applying the TS210 to the test areas (stick some duct tape down; leave it overnight and then pull it up - and see if the TS210 comes up with it)

I will report back here my test results, and final decision.

 

[Shea]

Thanks - I had already read that; it was pretty much what convinced me to try this approach.
Michael from Concrete Sealers called me this morning (after I'd placed an order for 1 Qt to use in testing). I was very impressed with his concerns that TS210 would be right product for my application, and that I'd be applying it correctly.

After we spoke his only real remaining concern was whether the dye would reduce the ability of the TS210 to be absorbed; and he pretty much recommended against it. After some discussion I explained that I'm going to be testing it, and that I would repeat the water absorption tests AFTER the dye was applied and before TS210 was applied (I will do that as part of my initial tests).

He also suggested doing an adhesion test about a week after applying the TS210 to the test areas (stick some duct tape down; leave it overnight and then pull it up - and see if the TS210 comes up with it)

I will report back here my test results, and final decision.

Yes, that sounds like Mike. Concrete Sealers USA typically under-sells and overperforms with their products.

 

[TheFixer]

Yes, that sounds like Mike. Concrete Sealers USA typically under-sells and overperforms with their products.

Yes - I was incredibly impressed that he called me on a Saturday (I had placed the order late last night). He is clearly extremely concerned that his customers have an optimal experience.

Luckily I have a small area (where a 1/2 bath is going) where I can pretty much test anything (because I'll be putting LVT tiles down in that area later). I plan to test the DeltaDye and ColorWave products there, with the TS210 over them.

One think Mike did warn me of (more than once) - don't use TS210 anywhere that is permanently wet, or has standing water (pools). He gave the example of a rubber doormat that gets water under it (blown in under the door). That is good to know....but luckily I don't expect to have anywhere like that....