Smiths Paint Base Boost Concrete Stain Additive Gallon Smiths Paint Base Boost is a professional-grade blended silicate additive designed to improve adhesion and increase durability for Smiths Color Floor and Smiths Color Wall concrete stain systems. This advanced formula reacts with unreacted calcium hydroxide found in concrete substrates to create additional bonding strength and longer-lasting stain performance. Ideal for base and primary stain colors, Smiths Base Boost enhances substrate adhesion while maintaining the natural appearance and performance of decorative concrete finishes. It is commonly used for residential and commercial concrete flooring, patios, garages, basements, showrooms, retail spaces, and interior concrete wall applications. Smiths Color Floor and Color Wall already provide excellent mechanical adhesion due to their modified acrylic carrier system. Adding Smiths Base Boost creates an additional chemical bond within the concrete surface for improved durability and stain longevity. Key Features Promotes stronger adhesion to concrete substrates Increases durability of concrete stain applications Designed for Smiths Color Floor and Color Wall systems No VOC formula Low odor and biodegradable Clear blended silicate solution Suitable for residential and commercial applications Overnight deliverable with no Red Label restrictions May contribute to LEED credits Recommended Applications Interior concrete floors Decorative concrete staining projects Concrete wall finishes Retail and showroom flooring Basement concrete floors Garage floor staining Patios and hardscape surfaces Commercial concrete flooring systems Product Specifications Generic Type: Blended silicate solution Color: Clear liquid Solids Content: 10% ± 2% Available Sizes: Gallon and 5 Gallon Coverage as Primer: Approximately 250 square feet per diluted gallon Coverage as Additive: Approximately 500 square feet per gallon Important Application Notes Smiths Base Boost is recommended as an additive or primer for base and primary colors in Smiths Color Floor and Color Wall installations. Coverage rates may vary depending on surface porosity, concrete profile, and application method. Not recommended for overlay systems, previously coated substrates, or highlight color applications. LEED Contribution Potential EQ Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials: Paints and Coatings MR Credit 5.1 Regional Materials: 10% Regionally Manufactured MR Credit 5.2 Regional Materials: 20% Regionally Manufactured Helpful Resources Smiths Paint Base Boost Application Instructions Smiths Base Boost Stain MSDS Shop Related Collections Shop Concrete and Hard Surface Sealers Collection Shop Smiths Paint Concrete Stain Collection
