Concrete absorbs heat. Add dark colors to it and you can increase the surface temperature by 100° F. This heat absorption in concrete is what contributes to the "urban heat island effect" causing hotter air temperatures in urban locations than surrounding rural areas.

Use CoolStain™ to keep your concrete cooler. It is a patent-pending polymer-modified, water-based, premium concrete color stain. It is made especially for use with existing, unsealed, exterior, concrete surfaces. CoolStain is NOT a paint. It penetrates the surface of porous concrete and forms an opaque (solid), and breathable finish that requires no sealer. As its name implies, CoolStain's patent-pending infrared reflective technology minimizes heat build-up of concrete surfaces exposed to sunlight, reducing the temperature by up to 50° F!

Like the Solid Color Stain, CoolStain can also be used to restore previously colored surfaces or to rejuvenate old, tired-looking concrete by completely covering discolorations or stains. It can be used on concrete flatwork, vertical surfaces, concrete blocks, pavers, imprinted concrete, exposed aggregate, and many other cementitious surfaces. It can also be used with sandblasting stencils. It is perfect for use over micro-toppings and overlays.

Manufacturer: NewLook International, Inc.

For More Information on the Patent-Pending, Infrared Heat Reflective Concrete Stain, [Click Here] to Link to Manufacturer Web Site