AFJ to Launch 'aqua color duo tone', a Water-Based Paint That Creates a Natural Stone Look While Utilizing Concrete's Texture, on June 1, 2026
AFJ Inc. will launch 'aqua color duo tone', a water-based paint that gives concrete and mortar a deep, natural stone-like appearance by layering two semi-transparent colors, on June 1, 2026. Available in 10 color patterns, it is suitable for a wide range of floor and wall applications. A free sample campaign will run until the end of August.
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AFJ Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), a manufacturer and seller of concrete coloring paints and penetrating surface hardeners, will launch the concrete glazing water-based paint 'aqua color duo tone' on Monday, June 1, 2026. This product produces a deep, natural stone-like appearance by layering two semi-transparent colors while making the most of the natural texture of concrete and mortar.
To date, AFJ has developed and marketed the concrete stain water-based paint 'aqua color', which has accumulated a track record of over 1 million square meters applied over 20 years. 'aqua color' is a product that colors concrete semi-transparently, allowing for coloration while taking advantage of the material's inherent texture and unevenness, and is available in 20 colors plus clear. It has been adopted in various sites as a paint that designs spaces while retaining the texture of concrete.
The newly launched 'aqua color duo tone' utilizes the materials of 'aqua color' but enables deeper design expression through a new painting method. By sequentially layering two semi-transparent colors, it creates a deep, natural stone-like expression without hiding the unique material texture of concrete.
It is suitable for both floors and walls, and is intended for use in a wide range of spaces including hotels, condominiums, shopping malls, stadiums, commercial facilities, showrooms, cafes, school facilities, public facilities, building exteriors, and residential earthen floor spaces.
To commemorate the launch, customers who request a painted sample board (15cm mortar board) of 'aqua color duo tone' by the end of August 2026 will receive up to three boards free of charge per site, instead of the usual one board.
■ What is the concrete glazing water-based paint 'aqua color duo tone'?
'aqua color duo tone' is a water-based paint that realizes a deep, natural stone-like finish by layering two semi-transparent colors while preserving the texture of concrete and mortar and utilizing its expression as a design element.
While the conventional 'aqua color' is a product that coordinates spaces with semi-transparent, single-color coloring that utilizes the texture of the concrete itself, 'aqua color duo tone' achieves a finish with a more complex and rich expression through the overlapping of two colors, even while coloring semi-transparently.
Similar to the conventional aqua color, you can choose the gloss level for floors from 30% gloss (Duo Mat) and 50% gloss (Duo Gloss). For walls, only the 30% gloss (Duo Wall) is available.
It is a new design proposal that enables different spatial expressions through innovative painting methods while being based on the same materials.
aqua color duo tone product detail page:
https://afj.inc/products/aqua-duotone/
aqua color for floor product detail page:
https://afj.inc/products/aqua-floor/
aqua color for wall product detail page:
https://afj.inc/products/aqua-wall/
■ 10 Color Lineup
There are 10 color patterns in total. The overlapping of the two colors creates a distinct expression for each application, bringing depth and individuality to the space that are difficult to express with a single color. Depending on the application and spatial concept, you can select from a wide range of impressions, from a soft look to a solid, profound feel.
■ Features of 'aqua color duo tone'
1. Natural stone-like design expression through the overlapping of 2 colors
By sequentially layering two semi-transparent colors while keeping the natural unevenness and expression of the material visible, it produces a diverse expression with depth that is difficult to achieve with single-color painting.
2. Hardening of concrete through surface strengthening with a primer
The 'Hard Base' primer promotes the hardening of the concrete surface layer, contributing to finish stability.
3. Suppression of dust generation unique to concrete
Its composition, optimized for concrete and mortar surfaces, also helps to suppress dust generation.
4. Multi-colored pattern that makes scratches and dirt less noticeable
Because it features a natural pattern created by two colors, it is a design that makes scratches and dirt from daily use less noticeable compared to a single-color finish.
5. F☆☆☆☆ acquired, water-based non-combustible specification
In addition to design aesthetics and workability, the specification considers safety and the usage environment.
To date, AFJ has developed and marketed the concrete stain water-based paint 'aqua color', which has accumulated a track record of over 1 million square meters applied over 20 years. 'aqua color' is a product that colors concrete semi-transparently, allowing for coloration while taking advantage of the material's inherent texture and unevenness, and is available in 20 colors plus clear. It has been adopted in various sites as a paint that designs spaces while retaining the texture of concrete.
The newly launched 'aqua color duo tone' utilizes the materials of 'aqua color' but enables deeper design expression through a new painting method. By sequentially layering two semi-transparent colors, it creates a deep, natural stone-like expression without hiding the unique material texture of concrete.
It is suitable for both floors and walls, and is intended for use in a wide range of spaces including hotels, condominiums, shopping malls, stadiums, commercial facilities, showrooms, cafes, school facilities, public facilities, building exteriors, and residential earthen floor spaces.
To commemorate the launch, customers who request a painted sample board (15cm mortar board) of 'aqua color duo tone' by the end of August 2026 will receive up to three boards free of charge per site, instead of the usual one board.
■ What is the concrete glazing water-based paint 'aqua color duo tone'?
'aqua color duo tone' is a water-based paint that realizes a deep, natural stone-like finish by layering two semi-transparent colors while preserving the texture of concrete and mortar and utilizing its expression as a design element.
While the conventional 'aqua color' is a product that coordinates spaces with semi-transparent, single-color coloring that utilizes the texture of the concrete itself, 'aqua color duo tone' achieves a finish with a more complex and rich expression through the overlapping of two colors, even while coloring semi-transparently.
Similar to the conventional aqua color, you can choose the gloss level for floors from 30% gloss (Duo Mat) and 50% gloss (Duo Gloss). For walls, only the 30% gloss (Duo Wall) is available.
It is a new design proposal that enables different spatial expressions through innovative painting methods while being based on the same materials.
aqua color duo tone product detail page:
https://afj.inc/products/aqua-duotone/
aqua color for floor product detail page:
https://afj.inc/products/aqua-floor/
aqua color for wall product detail page:
https://afj.inc/products/aqua-wall/
■ 10 Color Lineup
There are 10 color patterns in total. The overlapping of the two colors creates a distinct expression for each application, bringing depth and individuality to the space that are difficult to express with a single color. Depending on the application and spatial concept, you can select from a wide range of impressions, from a soft look to a solid, profound feel.
■ Features of 'aqua color duo tone'
1. Natural stone-like design expression through the overlapping of 2 colors
By sequentially layering two semi-transparent colors while keeping the natural unevenness and expression of the material visible, it produces a diverse expression with depth that is difficult to achieve with single-color painting.
2. Hardening of concrete through surface strengthening with a primer
The 'Hard Base' primer promotes the hardening of the concrete surface layer, contributing to finish stability.
3. Suppression of dust generation unique to concrete
Its composition, optimized for concrete and mortar surfaces, also helps to suppress dust generation.
4. Multi-colored pattern that makes scratches and dirt less noticeable
Because it features a natural pattern created by two colors, it is a design that makes scratches and dirt from daily use less noticeable compared to a single-color finish.
5. F☆☆☆☆ acquired, water-based non-combustible specification
In addition to design aesthetics and workability, the specification considers safety and the usage environment.
FAQ
What is 'Aqua Color Duotone'?
It is a water-based concrete glazing paint that achieves a deep, natural stone-like finish by layering two translucent colors while utilizing the texture of concrete and mortar.
When will 'Aqua Color Duotone' be released?
Sales will begin on June 1, 2026.
Where can it be painted?
It is suitable for floors and walls, and is intended for use in a wide range of spaces including hotels, apartments, commercial facilities, cafes, schools, exterior walls, and residential spaces.
What are the color variations and finish types?
There are 10 color patterns available. For floors, you can choose from 30% and 50% gloss. For walls, only 30% gloss is available.
What are the functional benefits?
The benefits include surface strengthening of concrete with a primer, dust suppression, reduced visibility of scratches and stains due to multi-color patterns, and a water-based non-combustible finish certified with F☆☆☆☆.