Rembrandt floors are guided by... Imagination

Why, Rembrandt?

Rembrandt, a unique eco-friendly polymer, allows the designer to infuse concrete with a palette of artful colors.  Rembrandt is a consumer friendly, easy to use, alternative decorative solution for concrete that cannot be prepared to receive Kemiko Stone Tone Acid stains.

Rembrandt, backed by years of experience supplying the finest quality concrete stains, waxes and sealers, is a perfect addition to the Kemiko Product Line.

Click here to see the Full Palette.  Palette center represents base colors.  Palette perimeter represents standard colors.  Colors are an accurate representation, results may vary.

For decades, designers and decorative concrete contractors have been using acid-etch chemical stains to dress up plain concrete floor and slab surfaces.  The rich, earthy tones of these stains produce a variegated look that resembles natural stone, marble, wood, or even leather.  The luxurious effects possible with this coloring technique are truly remarkable.  But what if subtle drama isn't what you're after?  What if you want to energize a drab concrete surface with colors that are bright, bold, and lively?

Now you can with Rembrandt, a new acrylic-urethane polymer stain available in a full palette of colors.  The product, which is manufactured by Epmar Corporation of Santa Fe Springs, California, was demonstrated for contractors earlier this year at World of Concrete 2003 through distributor Kemiko Concrete Products, Leonard, Texas.  And it's already winning fans!

The interest and excitement about Rembrandt is overwhelming.  It is going to find it's niche quickly.  Rembrandt is something totally different and unique.  It comes in colors that aren't available in the acid line, such as vibrant red, orange, and cobalt blue.  The only limit to the color palette is your imagination.. People who like to be creative and do faux finishes are going to have a blast with this product.

Rembrandt is very user-friendly.  The system consists of a gallon container of resin into which you squeeze tubes of pigment.  Just shake, and it's ready to apply.  One coat dries to the touch in less than an hour, and you can apply a clear finish coat after 2 to 3 hours.

Another benefit:  Rembrandt is void of any objectionable odor because of an ultra-low volatile organic compound (VOC) content.  The environmentally friendly formulation also complies with California's stringent  South Coast Air Quality Management District rules for VOC content for architectural coatings.

Who is using Rembrandt?  Its appeal is extending to residential, commercial, and intuitional markets for a variety of interior and exterior applications, including childcare centers, theme parks, hospitals, children's bedrooms, shopping malls, restaurants, schools -- any place where you want to create excitement with color.
 

Endless Color Possibilities

Rembrandt pigment comes in 12 standard colors as well as black and white.  By mixing two or more pigments, you can create your own designer colors. 

To achieve faux finish effects such as mottling, aging, or graining, you can apply one color of Rembrandt as a base coat followed by one or more contrasting colors, dabbed on with a cloth, sponge, or brush.

Rembrandt will give you a coverage rate of about 150 to 300 square feet per gallon, per coat.  Because of the product's low VOC content, it is completely safe to apply indoors without concern for odors or toxic fumes.  Contact our office for surface preparation requirements and user-friendly application instructions.

Where to Use Rembrandt

Rembrandt is formulated for both interior and exterior use.  It has excellent UV stability and wearability, but should be protected with a clear topcoat for additional abrasion and chemical resistance and for easier cleaning.  For the topcoat, you can use an acrylic urethane, polyurethane, or epoxy, depending on the application.

Rembrandt can also be used on concrete surfaces that may not take conventional acid stains well, such as areas previously cleaned with muriatic acid, or where a substance is inhibiting the chemical reaction of the acid stain.

For slab surfaces where extra traction is desired, such as pool decks or sloped driveways, you can create a non-slip finish by broadcasting silica sand, fine glass beads, or other aggregates onto the surface between coating applications.

Contact our office for pricing of Rembrandt Polymer Stains and/or top coats.  We appreciate your interest in the Kemiko Product Line and look forward to serving you.