Stained ConcreteStained concrete is the process of applying color to the concrete after it has cured. This is a great option for updating your concrete, as it can be done years later. For example, many are choosing to update their basement flooring by removing the carpet and staining the concrete underneath. We have found that instead of carpet in a basement (which creates a musty, wet/cold feel), that a decorative concrete basement floor with rugs actually "warms up" the basement. In order to color the concrete in this way, a concrete contractor uses an acid-based stain which reacts chemically with the concrete and creates a more “natural” look that mimics the natural variations found in rock, stone, or wood. This is a good option if you are trying to mimic natural stone. There are more “highs” and “lows” in the color. Since concrete has natural variations in the mix, the stain will combine with the concrete differently on various sections of your project. Here are a few pictures of standard concrete that was stained after it was poured and cured.
Therefore, stained concrete is most desirable in projects that won’t undergo heavy traffic. Generally, interior floors, patios and walkways are a better choice for stains than a driveway or other surface that will get driven over. You can also create interesting looks with acid-based stains by applying it randomly to individual stones in the stamp design. In this picture, a darker brown was added to random tiles that were saw cut into the concrete basement floor.
Click here to pick an acid stain color. Would you like your existing concrete stained? If so, and you live in the Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs area, request a quote. Return from Stained Concrete to Minneapolis Concrete Home |
