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Concrete Stain Tips & Techniques

Staining concrete is very popular. Concrete stain can transform dull concrete into something beautiful. Sometimes referred to as colored concrete, people are attracted to stained concrete because of the look that can be obtained using different colors, techniques and applications.

The stained concrete finish is a unique look limited only by the creativity of the installer and designer.


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Concrete gives you the perfect surface, being porous and gray, to apply acid based chemical stains. We have been able to achieve a wide variety of vibrant earth-toned colors like: wood, marble, stone and tile.

Staining your concrete floor, patio, pool deck or concrete driveway can give you the custom look other materials don't offer.


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Acid stain works by penetrating into the surface of concrete and reacting chemically with the hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) in the concrete. The acid in the stain etches the surface and allows the metallic salts to penetrate. After the stain reacts it becomes a permanent part of the concrete that doesn't fade or peel off.

Click on CONCRETE ACID STAIN to learn more about this process.

Acid stains are translucent and the color will vary depending on the condition of the concrete. Every concrete slab will absorb the stain differently. That's what makes it unique. The different color variations give the concrete a distinct look creating amazing color variations that give it character.

Acid stains come in a limited amount of colors, mostly earthy tones. Here is an acid stain color chart that shows some examples.

acid stain color chart