Aqua concrete stain

Water based stains by DiamondKote® have that old world antique flair just like our acid stains. It takes artistic skill to apply water based stains so that they look like acid stains, and DiamondKote® has the secret. The advantage of Water based stains is a wider selection of color options and lower prices. The colors can […]

Non-fading, chipping or peeling premium concrete stain Non-fading, chipping or peeling premium concrete stain

DIY stained concrete is an easy affordable solution for your ugly floors! Come check out how I made mermaid floors in my sunroom!

Acid staining is easy and gives you a unique and inexpensive new concrete floor covering. Just follow this step-by-step guide with pictures!

Project profile describing how a mottled turquoise floor was created using acid stains applied with a special technique.

My friend, Shelby, called me about her dilemma. She and her husband had taken up the carpet in a bedroom and now was unsure what to do next. She had seen my laundry room floor that I painted (that will be in another post). We kicked around a few ideas and colors. Then, they rented a orbital floor sander to rough the surface a bit and to get rid of the glue and yucky stuff. She cleaned the floor with "TSP" to have a good clean surface to work on. We used Folk Art and Apple Barrel paints…

Stained concrete floors are beautiful! We love the look, durability & ease of keeping them clean. But many DIY’ers have wondered if wood stain can be used on concrete. There are a lot of great wood stains at places like Home Depot. So here, we’ll explore the questions about concrete staining, sealers, application, & concrete curing. But specifically, we’ll answer the question “can wood stain be used on concrete?” #mcd #StainingConcrete #StainedConcrete #ConcreteStain #StainedConcreteFloors

As I mentioned on Friday, we are turning our attention to our exterior while the weather is warm and the weeds are abundant. Our whole yard needs some TLC, but this weekend we started tackling the patio--specifically staining the patio. Staining the patio was a one-day project (love those!) and took this: To this: […]

Discover gorgeous blue green concrete stain opportunities in the Direct Colors project galleries. Get inspired, then get started!

Blue stained acid wash concrete floors

Chem-Stone Reactive Stain

Acid stain is not a new technique; in the past, many people used this technique. People used a dye or coloring substance with water-based minerals and sprayed it on concrete. These minerals penetrated deep to give a stain mark; later, they sealed it with water sealers to get the finish. Acid stain floors are an

Enhance and protect your concrete, CMU, pavers, and brick surfaces with LastiSeal Concrete Stain & Sealer - Tropical Tones.

Concrete acid stain in a residential home. Overlay and acid stain on existing concrete slab. Find more photos and information at www.DCsurfaces.com.

Brian Whinnery and Dennis Yurconis, partners at Abstract Concrete, are no strangers to bringing life back to buildings in the Detroit area.

Project profile describing how a mottled turquoise floor was created using acid stains applied with a special technique.

Blue acid stained concrete by IMPRESSIVE CONCRETE Inc.

Learn how to create a custom poured concrete countertop for your kitchen or bathroom with this comprehensive step-by-step guide. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts looking to add a unique and durable feature to their home.

From the moment I walked through this house I knew that this ugly brown carpet had to go. I decided to stain the concrete underneath for more durability.