As unpredictable as they are beautiful, acid stains can transform an ordinary slab of concrete into a breathtaking piece of art. Contractors who have learned to successfully use acid stains say no other products on the market measure up to the stains' performance. The special handling, prepping and extensive cleanup acid stains require are worth it.
Acid stains are nothing new. They've has been around since the 1920s, says Scott Thome, director of product services for L.M. Scofield Co.
And even with nonacid stains gaining a foothold in today's market, diehards maintain acid stains and their prized visual effects aren't going away anytime soon.
