{"product_id":"b-tuff-etch","title":"B-Tuff Etch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA biodegradable, non-acid etch that profiles and cleans concrete so your primer and membrane actually bond.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB-Tuff Etch is a concentrated, VOC-free concrete profiling and cleaning solution that opens up the surface without the hazards of muriatic or phosphoric acid. It will not burn skin, will not corrode metal, and rinses away clean, leaving a uniform profile that gives PSI primers, coatings, stains, and sealers the tooth they need to grip. On balconies, breezeways, pool decks, garage floors, and parking structures, it stands in for mechanical grinding on jobs where dust and downtime are not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart on a dry, structurally sound surface. Apply by pump sprayer and agitate with a stiff bristle broom to drive the etch into the concrete, then power wash to lift the loosened dirt, laitance, and residue. Coverage runs 150 to 200 sq ft per gallon for light-duty profiling and tightens toward 50 to 100 sq ft per gallon for heavy-duty work. Let the deck dry fully before you prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-acid concrete profiling, etching, and cleaning ahead of coatings, stains, and sealers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150-200 sq ft\/gal light duty, 100-150 medium, 50-100 heavy (theoretical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemistry:\u003c\/strong\u003e biodegradable, VOC-free, non-fuming, non-hazardous, non-corrosive concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e pump or sprayer, agitate with a bristle broom, then power wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e will not burn skin or corrode metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months factory-sealed, stored 60-95°F (15-35°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gallon jug, 5 gallon pail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfile ahead of a PSI primer such as Enviro-Grip, then build out your B-Tuff or T-Shield membrane and finish with a Top-Shield topcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this safer than acid etching?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is biodegradable, non-fuming, and non-corrosive. It will not burn skin or attack metal drains and fixtures the way muriatic or phosphoric acid can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace grinding or shot blasting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor many coating and sealer jobs it gives you the profile you need without mechanical prep and the dust that comes with it. On heavily contaminated or glazed slabs, mechanical prep may still be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I apply it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpray it onto a dry surface, agitate with a stiff bristle broom for deeper penetration, then power wash to remove everything it lifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan 150 to 200 sq ft per gallon for light profiling, down to 50 to 100 sq ft per gallon for heavy-duty etching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the surface need to be dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Apply to a dry surface, and let the concrete dry again after rinsing before you prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistributed and supported by Latux.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3178\/9786\/files\/B-Tuff-Etch-Data-Sheet.pdf?v=1786632736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload data sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PSI","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48337473765594,"sku":"PT-BTUFF-ETCH-1","price":42.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":48337473798362,"sku":"PT-BTUFF-ETCH-5","price":211.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3178\/9786\/files\/9430851846362__5Gallon.png?v=1786908629","url":"https:\/\/latuxepoxy.com\/products\/b-tuff-etch","provider":"Latux Epoxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}