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Stained Concrete Price

By Joe Nasvik

Concrete Construction asked several contractors what they charge to install acid-etch finishes on floors. Prices vary widely depending on the part of the country, whether the contractor is union or nonunion, and the contractor's reputation in the market. The following are some general price ranges:

Ardex Engineered Cements in Aliquippa, PA

Simple stain applications that include cleanup and a final sealer coat and involve minimal slab preparation will cost about $2 to $4 per square foot. Larger projects typically have the lowest square-foot prices.
Stain applications with sawcut patterning and different colors between sawed lines cost $4 to $10 per square foot.
Applications with sawed patterns and multiple color buildups are priced at about $8 to $15 per square foot.
Sandblast stencil work, including stain, cleanup, and sealer applied only to the stenciled area, runs $12 to $25 per square foot of stencil area.

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