Integral color, acid stain and water-based stain all change concrete in different ways. Here is how to choose.
Concrete does not have to be gray. Integral color is mixed through the whole slab, which means chips and scratches do not show. Acid stain reacts with the concrete to create rich, mottled earth tones that look almost like marble. Water-based stains and dyes offer more colors and a more even look. Each gives a different result and works best on different surfaces.
The base concrete matters as much as the color. Stains show every mark and variation, so the slab has to be clean and well finished, and color from stain varies from place to place by design. A sealer locks in color and adds protection. We bring samples, explain what to expect and help you choose options that suit the home and the use.
Through the slab.
Mottled earth tones.
More colors.
Protects the color.
Stains show everything.
See before you choose.
Take the quiz, check a problem or ballpark a budget.
Which Concrete Service Do I Need? QuizAnswer five questions about your slab, your site and your goals to see whether you need repair, lifting, resurfacing or replacement.Try it 
Concrete Problem CheckerCheck the signs you see in your concrete and get a likely cause with the next step.Try it 
Concrete Budget PlannerPick a project, a size and a finish and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Color is mixed into the concrete. Stain is applied to the surface after it hardens.
Sun and wear can lighten color over time. Sealing and resealing help.
Often yes, after cleaning and repairs. We inspect the slab first.
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