“Stains are reactive. It's a chemical that reacts with the concrete itself and produces an unpredictable color. And dyes are just like the dye that’s in your shirt. It's a predictable colo ...

Unlike dyes, concrete stains are generally classified into three categories: film-forming, penetrating and acid stains. All three types of stains come in a variety of colors, tints, shades and ...

Rather than coating on like a wood stain, acid concrete stain generates color through a chemical reaction. Results depend in part on the stain you've chosen and how much of it you apply ...

Here are a few more tips for cleaning your concrete patio: This project will proceed much faster and easier if you stain your whole patio a single color. All you have to do is wet the concrete ...

The result of this reaction is color. It works well on new or old concrete. Acid stain is a durable product if properly protected with sealer or wax, and it can be applied to interior and exterior ...

Also, patches probably won’t come out exactly the same color as the original concrete. Using an even, thin layer of stain without excess or drips will give you the most even finish, but part of ...

But first let’s talk about staining your concrete. Believe it or not, you can buy special color stains that are made to soak into concrete. I’ve walked on stained concrete that looks like leather.

Staining concrete has become popular for basement and patio floors because folks don't want the "blah" color of concrete, Carson said. "Dyes, like chemical stains, are intended to enhance rather ...

Every house painting decision is tricky, and none is trickier than the question of whether to paint a concrete foundation or leave it a natural color. Most people avoid painting or staining a ...