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Insl-X · Masonry & Specialty

Tuffcrete© Masonry

Water-repellent acrylic stain for concrete and block.

tuffcrete concrete stain
Technical Specs
Product type
Waterborne 100% acrylic waterproofing concrete/masonry stain
Base
waterborne acrylic
Available sheens
Satin
Coverage
450–550 sq ft/gal
Dry to touch
30 minutes
Recoat
4 hours
Application temp
50–90°F
Cleanup
warm soapy water

What It Is

TuffCrete is an acrylic masonry stain that colors and protects concrete while staying breathable — the combination masonry needs to survive wet-freeze climates without peeling or trapping moisture.

How Our Crews Use It

Foundations, concrete block, porch skirting, and garden walls — the concrete elements around an exterior that deserve better than looking like an afterthought next to fresh siding paint.

Key Benefits
  • Color fade resistant
  • Scuff and abrasion resistant
  • Retards spalling and dusting
  • One coat for a stain look, two coats for an opaque finish
  • Rugged, durable smooth satin film
Made For
Concrete wallsBalconiesPatiosPool decksBasement floorsConcrete columnsInterior or exterior masonry
Good to know
Light foot traffic after 24 hours, heavy after 72. Not for driveways, garage floors, or vehicular traffic. Insl-X is manufactured by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Surfaces We Use It On

Not Sure Which Product Your Home Needs?

Every estimate includes a written, surface-by-surface coating plan — no guesswork, no upsells, just the right system for each part of your exterior.

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