Ameripolish Classic Dye is the color step in a polished concrete floor, and the 1 gallon concentrate is the size most contractors reach for on residential slabs, single rooms, accent areas and touch-up work. It was designed specifically for polished and exposed interior concrete: the dye penetrates into the surface of the slab rather than sitting on top of it, which is why the color does not wear away under daily traffic and does not come off during the resin-grinding stages that follow.
That last point matters more than it sounds. On a floor colored with something that sits on the surface, a color problem means grinding the slab back and starting over. Classic Dye bonds in, so a crew can dye, densify, polish, and re-dye to adjust depth without losing the work already done.
Built for
- Base color on diamond-polished interior concrete. Sprayed at the 100 to 200 grit resin step, before densifying, on residential and light-commercial slabs.
- Touch-up and repair on existing dyed floors. The 1 gallon size is the practical unit for correcting a patch, a repair pour, or a lane that came out light.
- Layering over other color systems. Works over integral color, dry-shake hardeners and acid stains as a base or a correction, and can be layered on itself for a mottled look.
- Accent areas and sample panels. Twenty-four stock colors plus made-to-order customs, with an indefinite shelf life so leftover concentrate is not wasted.
- Jobs with a VOC restriction. At 0 g/L it clears EPA, CARB SCM, SCAQMD, Maricopa County and NE OTC limits.
Where it fits in the system
Ameripolish documents these products as one chain: color with Classic Dye, strengthen with 3D HS densifier, protect with 3D SP or SR2, then maintain with Rejuvenating Cleaner. The order matters. Dye goes down first, because the densifier reacts with cement at the surface and makes it very hard for color to bond afterward. Skipping the protection step is the other common shortcut, and it is the one that produces a callback when a spill etches through to the color.
Specifications
- Coverage: 400 sq ft per gallon starting point (about 9.8 sq m per liter); 400 to 600 sq ft per gallon is typical in practice. Slab porosity, moisture and mix design change this - run a test area.
- Dilution: mix 1 part concentrate with 1 part Ameripolish ColorSolve.
- VOC: 0 g/L; compliant with EPA, CARB SCM, SCAQMD, Maricopa County AZ and NE OTC.
- Application: low-pressure sprayer with a conical mist tip (Patriot Gray #8 or equivalent, 8.4 gal/hr at 40 psi); hold the wand 12 to 18 in. above the floor in an overlapping circular motion, then work in with a microfiber pad.
- Substrate: interior only. New slabs must cure 28 days. Moisture 5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft per 24 hours or less (ASTM F1869).
- Ambient temperature: 40 to 100 degrees F. Store upright and sealed, 40 to 105 degrees F, protected from freezing.
- Shelf life: indefinite.
- Color range: 24 stock colors; custom colors made to order.
- Sequence: dye, densify with 3D HS, polish to 400 grit, re-dye if needed, remove residue (white-rag test), then polish 800, 1500 and 3000. Protect with 3D SP or SR2 and avoid chemical exposure for 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this outside?
No. Ameripolish specifies interior use only and states the product is not intended for exterior applications. Exterior decorative color needs a different product class.
Do I have to buy ColorSolve separately?
Yes. Classic Dye ships as a concentrate and is diluted one to one with Ameripolish ColorSolve. ColorSolve is also what you use to flush the pump and wand between colors and before storage, which is the step that prevents contaminating the next color.
Why is the dye soaking in unevenly?
Faster absorption in some areas is normal and does not mean more dye is needed. Uneven absorption usually reflects variation in slab porosity, patched areas, or residue from old adhesive or sealer that was not fully removed during grinding.
Does the color wear off with traffic?
The dye penetrates and bonds into the concrete matrix, so it does not wear off from foot traffic. What wears is the protection layer above it. Plan on renewing 3D SP or SR2 roughly every two years, sooner in heavy use.
Do I dye before or after densifying?
Dye first. The densifier reacts with cement at the surface and makes it very difficult for color to bond afterward. Color, then densify, then polish.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the professional cleaning and surface-prep brands we carry, with US-based product support from people who use this equipment. If you are unsure which part or grade fits your machine or your slab, contact us before you order and we will confirm the fit.
