Concrete & Masonry Portfolio
Our comprehensive concrete and masonry stain portfolio explores the wide breadth of Nawkaw’s work over its 30-year history.
View leatherlike finishes in Australia, innovative colors in Canada, reclaimed main street projects across the United States, and much more.
Learn about Nawkaw’s products, how stain solutions help realize architectural visions, and how new colorless finishes can contribute to a greener environment through photocatalytic reactions.
Concrete & Masonry Portfolio
Explore trending colors and finishes and design your dream project with hundreds of options from Nawkaw. Pick and choose your favorite looks, or reach out to have a custom creation inspired by your selections!
Cost Analysis Paint vs. Nawkaw stains
Explore the cost of masonry finishes over a 25-year period with this simple one-page breakdown between acrylic latex paint and Nawkaw mineral stain.
Our analysis includes reapplication requirements, annual cleaning, and labor costs associated with both finish types.
Case Studies
White Papers
nawkaw staining process
Explore the staining process of Nawkaw mineral and acrylic stains in comparison to classical coatings. Directly contrast VOC content, mildew and UV resistance, and other metrics, and view the visual creations only possible through stain.
The Science of nawkaw stains
Dive deep into the chemical and physical properties of mineral stain. Our comprehensive in-house research is on full display in this paper, meant for those who want to fully immerse themselves in the science behind color.
Photocatalytic Coatings
Embrace the power of the sun with proven coatings that generate oxygen, possess self-cleaning properties, and passively destroy viruses and bacteria. This 50-year-old technology can fundamentally change what it means for a building to contribute to its local ecosystem.
Integral Concrete vs. Nawkaw stains
Why stain concrete when dyes can be mixed into the concrete itself? Our paper explores the benefits and issues associated with integral concrete in comparison to a stain solution.
sustainability at nawkaw
It isn’t enough to make sustainable products–every aspect of a company needs to contribute towards the fight for our environment. Read how we’ve configured our operations, investments, and production towards environmental protection.
Historical Buildings & Landmark Restoration
Brick and concrete can last decades or even centuries. Our historic and restorative work aids project creators in more sustainable construction and enables preservationists to protect the landmarks which define their communities.
Adaptive reuse
Give legacy structures a second life through adaptive reuse! Learn more about the principles and theory behind these projects, real-world case studies, and how Nawkaw can help with your next project.
Technical Data Sheet
Specifications & Safety Data Sheets Download
latest Blog Posts
A Guide to Architectural Concrete
Architectural concrete serves two purposes: It supports a building’s structure and provides an aesthetic finish. Read this guide to learn more.
How Tilt-up Concrete Works
Tilt-up concrete makes building more efficient, quicker, and safer. Learn how tilt-up concrete works and why you should use it here.
How Textured Concrete Allows You To Design Concrete
Textured concrete refers to concrete that has been shaped or molded by various liners, molds, or materials such as wood. Read our full guide here!
What Is Precast Concrete, and Why Do People Use It?
Precast concrete refers to concrete that has already been cast somewhere besides where it will be used. This guide will explain why people use precast concrete.
What Fair-faced Concrete Is and How It Livens Up Architecture
Learn how engineers and architects add a splash of excitement and sophistication to residential and commercial architecture with decorative fair-faced concrete.
Making Your Walls Beautiful: All About Stain Colors
You’re ready to take your projects to a whole new level. Come read our guide and learn everything you need to know about stain colors.