BEHR

PREMIUM Solid Color Concrete Stain (No. 800)

Solid color · US · not yet reviewed

Check your container: This countdown is for the Solid color variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long before you can recoat BEHR PREMIUM Solid Color Concrete Stain (No. 800)?

Short answer

Ready for another coat: 2–4 hours after application.
Not paintable.
Concrete & repair

Return-to-use gates

Open the surface gradually instead of treating cure as one moment

Touch / inspectA surface check only
Foot trafficUse the stated walking time
Heavy useWait for furniture, water or vehicle readiness

Calculate return-to-use time

When was the material placed?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Safe to touch2 hours
  • Ready for another coat2–4 hours
  • Light foot traffic1 day
  • Heavy traffic3 days
  • Return furniture3 days
  • Paint-readyNot paintable

From BEHR product page · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: behr.com

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: Not stated by the manufacturer
  • Wait at least 30 days before cleaning with a mild, non-abrasive liquid detergent; the page does not use the term full cure. Apply when air and surface temperatures are between 50 and 90°F (10 to 32°C).
  • Temperature range: 50°F to 90°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Safe to touch: Drying takes longer in cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
  • Ready for another coat: Drying takes longer in cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
  • Light foot traffic: Drying takes longer in cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
  • Heavy traffic: Park tires on corrugated cardboard for 14 days after staining.
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Using this specific product

BEHR PREMIUM Solid Color Concrete Stain (No. 800) is listed here as the Solid color version for concrete stain, patio, and driveway. For repairing concrete or masonry, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Solid color; related versions can use different timing.
  • For concrete stain, patio, and driveway, pay particular attention to substrate moisture, depth, temperature and protection from traffic.
  • Drying takes longer in cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Park tires on corrugated cardboard for 14 days after staining.

How to check readiness

Check the slowest, coolest section before loading or coating. Touch only a hidden edge first; a dry surface can conceal a soft layer underneath. Before recoating, confirm the first coat matches the manufacturer’s stated condition; if the maximum window passed, check whether sanding is required. Try a protected edge first and avoid turning, dragging or concentrated loads.

Avoid this mistake

Early strength, coating readiness and full cure are separate decisions.

Questions

How long before you can recoat this product?

BEHR states: Dry to touch in 2 hours. Conditions: Drying takes longer in cooler temperatures and higher humidity.. Recoat after 2 to 4 hours. Conditions: Drying takes longer in cooler temperatures and higher humidity.. Allow 24 hours for light foot traffic. Conditions: Drying takes longer in cooler temperatures and higher humidity.. Allow 72 hours before the surface is subjected to automotive tires. Conditions: Park tires on corrugated cardboard for 14 days after staining.. Repositioning planters or furniture falls under the same 72-hour wait. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long before I can walk on tile set with this product?

BEHR states: Allow 24 hours for light foot traffic. Conditions: Drying takes longer in cooler temperatures and higher humidity.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long before heavy traffic is safe on this product?

BEHR states: Allow 72 hours before the surface is subjected to automotive tires. Conditions: Park tires on corrugated cardboard for 14 days after staining.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long until this product is safe to touch?

BEHR states: Dry to touch in 2 hours. Conditions: Drying takes longer in cooler temperatures and higher humidity.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

Wait at least 30 days before cleaning with a mild, non-abrasive liquid detergent; the page does not use the term full cure. Apply when air and surface temperatures are between 50 and 90°F (10 to 32°C). Follow the product label for your conditions.

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