Smith’s Cast-On Antique is a powdered release agent which is broadcast over fresh concrete, grout or stampable overlay creating a bond breaking barrier which prevents the texturing tools from sticking or material pulling off. The stamping process imparts the pigments within the Smith’s Cast-On Antique release agent into the texture and recesses. Once the excess release agent is removed from the substrate; the remaining embedded antique color will complement the integral color/color hardener of the concrete, allowing the applicator to achieve natural highlights.