Another unique way to customize your concrete is to stain it. Staining your concrete is done by adding a dye to the top layer of the concrete to alter its hue. When the concrete cures, it contains a fresh new color that is much more aesthetically pleasing than the traditional grey tones concrete typically has. You can stain your concrete any color you'd like or choose from color mixtures our team has readily available. You can also mix and combine stamped concrete and stained concrete services, giving you the freedom to completely change the way your concrete surface looks.
Color Variation
When staining your concrete, you're able to choose from a wide range of color variations, depending on your preferences. Since there are so many color options to choose from, many clients often consider mixing colors and designs to create a surface that mimics other patterns, such as the marbled turtle effect, natural stone colors, or a combination of two colors arranged in a pattern across a stamped surface. The choice is yours and if you want to get started on customizing your concrete further, all you have to do is get in touch with us today to schedule your appointment!
Customization
Having the ability to customize your concrete means you can manage and control how your concrete complements your home’s exteriors. Standard concrete is often a light grey color and gives off an industrial appearance when compared next to a sprawling landscape and your home’s natural siding. To make your concrete blend in better with your exterior surroundings, we’re here to offer concrete staining and concrete stamping so your concrete has the potential to mimic your favorite building materials, such as stone and brick, without losing its durability.
Sealant
Once your concrete has been stamped and stained, or simply stained, you’ll need to consider adding a strengthening sealant to the surface. Sealants are designed to offer lasting durability and protection to your concrete by locking in the material and preventing future damages. Sealants can easily deter water damages, UV damages, and other types of possible elemental damages that can eventually lead to deteriorating concrete. Therefore, it’s important to add a sealant to your concrete any time you’ve added customizations, as these could be ruined over time by elemental exposure. You may also need to update your sealant’s application every few years to keep your concrete well protected and secure.
Epoxy
Lastly, if you’re using staining methods on your interior concrete, you may also want to think about adding an epoxy coating to the top layer. Epoxy coatings are ideal for interior flooring solutions because they offer a thick and compact layer of strength to the stained concrete, holding it in place for longer. Epoxy coatings can also smooth out the surface layer of concrete, protect the color vibrancy from stains and fading, and make cleaning easier if you do happen to spill on the stained concrete. You can use epoxy coatings for your stained kitchen, bathroom, living room, and garage flooring.
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