Staining Concrete FloorsOne of the most popular ways to achieve color is through acid-staining. Chemical stains can be applied to new or old, plain or colored concrete surfaces. Although they are often called acid stains, acid isn't the ingredient that colors the concrete.
Metallic salts in an acidic, water-based solution react with hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) in hardened concrete to yield insoluble, colored compounds that become a permanent part of the concrete. Several companies manufacture chemical stains that are variations of three basic color groups: black, brown, and blue-green. "Designers are waking up to the fact that there's more than wood, carpet, and tiles. There's nothing that can't be done." -Richard Smith, Richard Smith Custom Concrete
Many homeowners today prefer light tan finishes, which make up about 60 percent of the market. Greens and browns are popular, too. A combination of stain and water, called black washes, can be used to reduce the contrast between colors. View a comparison chart of stained concrete versus other flooring materials. Find an Interior Concrete Floor Contractor Concrete Contractors: Find Acid-Etch Staining Products and Suppliers Return to Concrete Interior Floors Find a Concrete Contractor 24 Services in 221 Metros -- U.S. and Canada 
| Follow us on:
 
| Sign Up for Our Newsletters:
© 1999-2009 ConcreteNetwork.com None of this site may be reproduced without written permission |
Find a Concrete Floor Contractor Design Ideas Find Products Other Resources |
Photo Gallery: Interior Floors
Outrageous Floor Projects
Free E-Book: Interior Floors
Learn about Concrete Floors
Sign Up Today
Concrete Stains
Concrete Overlays
Concrete Products
8 Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Stained Concrete Floors—Ideas for Concrete Stains
Choose a Theme for Your Concrete Floors
Are Concrete Floors Hard?
How Long Does Concrete Flooring Last?
Removing Carpet from and Existing Concrete Floor