There are as many techniques for layering stains as there are concrete artisans. Here are tips from some of the best in the trade.
Staining & Coloring Concrete
Concrete’s natural color can be altered with powder or liquid stains, dyes and colored hardeners, as well as aggregates such as ground glass and stone.
Prepping for Concrete Staining
As any decorative concrete artisan knows, staining is one of the most nuanced, finicky and unpredictable techniques in the playbook. Yes, stains offer a fantastic variety of design possibilities — just consider the difference between an acid-stained floor and a water-based stain job, for example.
Pros and Cons of Outdoor Concrete Stains
Of all the different types of decorative concrete, exterior staining is the most affordable. It also requires the least manpower. But this is an article on how your business can be sure to pick the right exterior staining product to create the outdoor paradise your clients value the most.
How To Apply Glow-in-the-dark Stone in Concrete
Just when you thought you were going to install another exposed aggregate pool deck, your clients inform you they want the concrete to “glow” with stone accents. Don’t hit the panic button! If you’ve never worked with a glowing medium before, glow-in-the-dark stones in concrete can be a breeze. Glow […]
Stamped and Stained Concrete Elevates Vacation Retreats
To say there has been an explosion in demand for stamped concrete or stained concrete is quite the understatement. Homeowners are hiring decorative concrete contractors to color, stain, score, stamp, overlay or otherwise decorate the pool decks, entries, driveways and walkways concrete around their homes.
Davis Colors: A Company That Thrives on Chemistry, Color and Concrete
As decorative concrete has become more widely used, contractors in all parts of the country have grown increasingly skilled in the craftsmanship required for high quality colored concrete work.
Main Valet Concrete Driveway at Caesars Palace
Like any concrete surface that leads to the front entrance of a major Las Vegas hotel, the driveway at the main valet area of Caesars Palace is subject to all kinds of wear and tear.
Decorative Concrete Technique: How to Create Realistic Stone Effect with Concrete Color Hardener
When stamping, California contractor Lee Levig likes to use more than one color as the base color, usually different shades of the same color.
Color Makes The World Go ‘Round: Using the Color Wheel to Make Concrete Color Choices
A color wheel is a wonderful tool to help make color choices because it allows you to see the relationship between colors, and to mix and match them at a glance.
Good Techniques are Key to Success with Integrally Colored Concrete
The minute you add integral color to concrete, people look at it differently than they do gray concrete — their expectations are higher. Educating your client about integral color is important. Be sure to explain its limitations. But, also, be sure to use good techniques. These contractor-recommended tips can help ensure excellent results.
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