Kemiko Northwest

What Kemiko Northwest does

Kemiko Northwest is a privately held specialty coatings distributor based in Portland, Oregon, that sells the Kemiko decorative and industrial concrete coating lines nationwide. The company traces the Kemiko brand back to 1930 and was reorganized around the Stone Tone Concrete Stain relaunch in the 1980s under owner Jo Philipps; it operates today with a 1–10 person team and ships directly via a toll-free phone line and email orders, supplemented by stocking dealers and a certified applicator network.

The product portfolio centers on the Stone Tone Concrete Acid Stain, an acid-based reactive stain that chemically bonds metallic ions with the lime in concrete to produce permanent, mottled decorative finishes in 11 earth tones, plus the Rembrandt Polymer Stain, a water-extended acrylic urethane alternative for slabs unsuitable for acid reaction. The line is completed by prep products (Neutra Clean), a full sealer family (Stone Tone Sealer II, Clear-A-Thane, Color Enhancing, Repels, Seal Pro MS300/MS600), wax finishes (Stone Tone Wax, Easy Shine), and an industrial coatings range spanning 100% solids self-leveling epoxies (SS1202/SS1202UVR), aquarium-grade SS1500, USDA-acceptable water-base epoxies (SS1600, SS3400), polyaspartic SS3900 coatings, and polyurethane topcoats (SS2400).

Kemiko Northwest makes money through one-time product sales at quote-based unit pricing (1-gallon and 5-gallon units, kit sizes for epoxies), supported by free consultations for DIY homeowners and free quotes for contractors, plus certified applicator services delivered through channel partners such as Kemikoating Surfaces. The customer base spans DIY homeowners, professional contractors, architects and designers specifying commercial projects, and end-users across hospitality, retail, healthcare, education, food processing, and aquarium/marine verticals, with demand generation concentrated in national industry trade shows (World of Concrete, Surfaces, AIA presentations). No revenue is publicly disclosed and no institutional funding is on record.

Name

Kemiko Northwest

Legal name

Kemiko Northwest

Website

https://kemikostain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kemiko Northwest distributes Kemiko decorative and industrial concrete coatings — including acid-reactive Stone Tone Concrete Stain and a full industrial epoxy line — from Portland, Oregon. It sells directly via phone, through stocking dealers and certified applicators, to DIY homeowners, contractors, and commercial specifiers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Coatings and Stains

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Protective Coatings (IMAEAHAB), Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB)

Keywords

• Decorative concrete stains
• Concrete acid staining
• Industrial epoxy coatings
• Concrete sealers and waxes
• Concrete floor coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Decorative Concrete Coatings Sales: One-time product sales of decorative coatings including Stone Tone Concrete Stain, sealers, waxes. Products sold in 1 gallon and 5 gallon units. Revenue generated from direct sales and stocking dealers.
2. Industrial Coatings Sales: Industrial epoxy and polyaspartic coatings for commercial applications including warehouses, food processing facilities, aquariums, pools. Sold in kit sizes with various coverage rates.
3. Application Services: Certified applicator (Kemikoating Surfaces) provides application services for decorative and industrial flooring projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kemiko Northwest distributes and sells Kemiko branded decorative and industrial concrete coatings, including acid-based reactive Stone Tone Concrete Stain, Rembrandt Polymer Stain, and a complete line of epoxy coatings, sealers, waxes, and cleaners. The company provides technical support, free consultations for DIY homeowners, and free quotes for contractors, with orders placed by phone or email and shipped nationally from the Pacific Northwest.

Product overview

Kemiko Northwest is a manufacturer and distributor of decorative and industrial concrete coatings. The product portfolio centers on Stone Tone Concrete Stain, an acid-based reactive stain that chemically bonds with concrete to create decorative stone-appearance finishes, and Rembrandt Polymer Stain, a water-extended acrylic urethane alternative for surfaces unsuitable for acid reaction. These core stains are complemented by a complete system of prep and finish products including Neutra Clean industrial cleaner, multiple sealer formulations (Stone Tone Sealer II, Clear-A-Thane, Repels, Color Enhancing, Seal Pro MS300 and MS600), and various wax products (Stone Tone Wax, Easy Shine Mop-on Wax, Easy Strip). The industrial coatings line includes a comprehensive epoxy family (SS1202, SS1202UVR, SS1500, SS1600, SS3400, SS3500, SS3700 series), polyaspartic coatings (SS3900 series), and polyurethane topcoats (SS2400 series). Products serve both decorative residential/commercial applications and heavy-duty industrial environments including pools, food processing, and marine facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stone Tone Concrete Stain Acid-based reactive stain that chemically bonds with concrete lime content to create permanent, unique decorative stone-appearance finishes. Zero VOC, low odor, UV resistant, available in 11 earth tone colors. Sold in 1 gallon and 5 gallon units. Used by contractors, architects, builders, and DIY homeowners for interior and exterior concrete.
• Rembrandt Polymer Stain Water extended acrylic urethane concrete polymer stain for interior and exterior use. Low VOC, low odor, high durability, semi-transparent colors that can be intermixed for unlimited custom colors and faux finishes. Suitable for concrete, plaster, polymer cement, and wood surfaces not suitable for acid reaction staining.
• Industrial Epoxy Coatings (SS Series) Complete line of industrial epoxy, polyaspartic, and polyurethane coatings for commercial and industrial flooring applications. Includes 100% solids self-leveling epoxies (SS1202, SS1202UVR), commercial aquarium epoxy (SS1500), water-based epoxies (SS1600, SS3400, SS3500, SS3700), high solids polyaspartic coatings (SS3900), and polyurethane topcoats (SS2400UV). Designed for warehouses, food processing facilities, pools, marine containment, and commercial floors requiring chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and USDA compliance.
• Stone Tone Sealer II Low viscosity, low odor, single component acrylic water-based sealer for protecting bare and stained concrete without a wet look. LEED compliant, UV resistant, chemical and stain resistant. Coverage of 300-400 sq. ft. per gallon per coat. Sold in 1 gallon and 5 gallon units.
• Specialty Sealers (Color Enhancing, Repels, Clear-A-Thane, Seal Pro MS300, Seal Pro MS600) Specialty sealers for diverse concrete sealing applications. Color Enhancing Acrylic provides wet look finish; Repels is zero VOC silane/siloxane exterior water repellent; Clear-A-Thane is acrylic urethane non-yellowing sealer; Seal Pro MS300 and MS600 are solvent-based thermoplastic resin sealers with chemical and water resistance.
• Stone Tone Wax Products (Stone Tone Wax, Stone Tone Wax II) Interior wax products for porous surfaces including concrete, unglazed brick, and unsealed wood. Stone Tone Wax (solvent-based) and Stone Tone Wax II (water-based) enhance depth of color and provide protection against water penetration, scuffing, and marring. Stone Tone Wax available in Clear and Black.
• Easy Shine Mop-on Wax and Easy Strip Wax Stripper Water-based acrylic polymer mop-on floor finish (Easy Shine) formulated to protect and minimize scratching of concrete floors, available in gloss or satin finish. Easy Strip is a biodegradable, high performance water-based concentrated wax stripper for easy removal of Kemiko Easy Shine waxes.
• Neutra Clean Industrial strength, high performance water-based sodium metasilicate cleaner for preparation of bare concrete and coated substrates. Low VOC and biodegradable. Used as a preparation product before staining or sealing concrete surfaces.
• Application Services (Kemikoating Surfaces) Professional concrete staining and coating application services provided through certified applicator network (Kemikoating Surfaces). The certified applicator has over 25 years of experience in the decorative concrete field and provides project estimates including customized decorative or industrial flooring solutions. Notable project includes the Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite Valley exterior addition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400 sq. ft. coverage per gallon for Stone Tone Stain (two applications)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Davis Block and ConcreteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocking dealer located in Soldotna, AK (225 Birch Place, Soldotna, AK 99669, 907-262-5106). Provides local product distribution for Alaska region.
• Kemikoating SurfacescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified applicator of Kemiko Decorative and Industrial Coatings with over 25 years of experience in decorative concrete. Provides professional application services and project estimates including customized decorative or industrial flooring solutions. Notable project: Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite Valley exterior addition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Quikrete: Quikrete is a major manufacturer of concrete and masonry products, including concrete mix, repair products, and sealers. While not a direct competitor in decorative stains, they are an adjacent player in the broader concrete products ecosystem and could expand into coatings.

Broad incumbents

• Sika: Sika is a global specialty chemicals company with a significant industrial concrete coatings and sealants business. They compete with Kemiko's industrial epoxy line at the higher end of the food processing, healthcare, and infrastructure markets, but offer a much broader portfolio.
• Rust-Oleum: Rust-Oleum is a major consumer and industrial coatings company with concrete floor coatings and sealers that overlap with Kemiko's products. They serve a much broader customer base but overlap in the decorative and industrial concrete coating segments.
• Sherwin-Williams: Sherwin-Williams is the largest paint and coatings company in the US with industrial and architectural coatings divisions. While they don't specialize in the decorative concrete niche, their scale, distribution, and brand recognition represent a competitive threat if they expand specialty offerings.

Direct peers

• Brickform: Brickform is a leading decorative concrete manufacturer specializing in stains, stamps, and overlays. They compete directly with Kemiko in the decorative concrete segment, with similar applications for contractors and architects working on commercial and residential projects.
• Surface Koatings: Surface Koatings manufactures decorative and industrial concrete coatings, including epoxies and stains. They compete directly with Kemiko in the concrete floor coatings market, serving similar commercial and industrial customers.
• L.M. Scofield Company: L.M. Scofield is a direct competitor in decorative concrete stains and colorants, offering Lithocrome and Chemstain lines that overlap directly with Kemiko's Stone Tone and Rembrandt product lines. They serve similar architect and contractor customers with comparable chemistry-based differentiation.
• NewLook International: NewLook International specializes in decorative concrete stains, sealers, and colorants. They are a direct competitor in the acid stain and pigmented concrete stain markets, with similar product lines and customer segments.
• Surecrete Design Products: Surecrete manufactures decorative concrete coatings, sealers, and stains targeting similar contractor and DIY customers. They overlap with Kemiko's decorative concrete stain and sealer products, with comparable product positioning and channels.
• Direct Colors: Direct Colors sells decorative concrete stains, sealers, and pigments directly to DIY homeowners and contractors. They compete directly with Kemiko's Stone Tone product line in the DIY and small contractor segments, with similar reactive acid stain technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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