Bone Dry Etch-A-Crete

Deep Penetration with Etch-A-Crete Concrete Etching Solution

Bone Dry concrete sealing products provide a unique vapor barrier for the best in concrete masonry moisture mitigation. Applying VOC-free Etch-A-Crete to new or existing concrete slabs will improve the penetration of Bone Dry products. Existing concrete slabs may show efflorescence, rust or mineral stains, discoloration from weathering or organic growth (algae, mildew, fungus). Etch-A-Crete opens the surface of concrete, preparing it for proper absorption of concrete sealants -  Bone Dry Pro, Bone Dry Plus, and Bone Dry Original - to prevent concrete moisture.

Do I Need Concrete Etching?

If a concrete slab needs waterproofing and has been hard-troweled, a concrete etching solution is essential for deep penetration of any Bone Dry sealing materials. Etch-A-Crete increases the porosity of hard-troweled surfaces so Bone Dry Pro, Bone Dry Original or Bone Dry Plus absorb more effectively, providing the ultimate concrete waterproofing solution.

Etch-A-Crete Preps Existing Concrete Surfaces for Waterproofing

Bone Dry products are the top choice in moisture mitigation and concrete etching materials. From waterproofing a large area like an airplane hangar or healthcare facility to sealing your basement or garage floor, Bone Dry offers the best in concrete mold, mildew and microbial prevention.

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Bone Dry Etch-A-Crete is a user-friendly water-soluble concrete etching solution made from ecologically friendly acids, emulsifiers, enzymes and wetting agents. It will not burn concrete during the etching process.

Bone Dry Etch-A-Crete Will Remove: 

• Efflorescence (white mineral deposits) 

• Stains from rust, minerals or smoke residue 

• Airborne pollutants 

• Airborne dirt and industrial carbon 

• Weathering discoloration 

• Algae, fungus and mildew 

• Rust and corrosion products on metals 

• Cement build-up on tools and equipment 

Additional Benefits of Etch-A-Crete

Etch-A-Crete improves the performance of Bone Dry sealing products, removes stains and pushes concrete contaminants and impurities to the surface for easy removal. Concrete etching raises paint, adhesive and epoxy bond strength while improving the performance of any floor covering materials applied to the concrete flooring slab.

Concrete Etching With Bone Dry Etch-A-Crete

Step 1

Use a common garden sprayer to apply Etch-A-Crete evenly to the existing hard-troweled slab.

Step 2

Agitate the floor’s surface by brushing it with a broom

Step 3

After waiting 15 minutes for Etch-A-Crete to be absorbed, remove any surface contaminants with a wet mop or auto scrubber

Results

The Etch-A-Crete treated surface absorbs liquids rapidly and is now ready for waterproofing with one of our Bone Dry concrete sealing products