The acid in the stain lightly etches the surface allowing it to penetrate more easily.
Acid grey stained concrete patio.
The stain is nearly foolproof to apply just wet the concrete and spray on the stain.
Staining concrete is a fast simple way to turn your dull gray patio into a lively colorful surface that will make your outdoor space more inviting.
Sherwin williams world of color doesn t stop with our paints our wide variety of stains can enhance and protect any porch deck trim or siding as well as concrete driveways and walkways.
Acid concrete stain color below were achieved with surecrete s sure stain a semi transparent colored acid stain interior concrete and exterior if you are looking to stain your cement with natural earth tones with a low residue sure stain could be the right choice for you.
Depending on the look you want to achieve for your stained concrete patio you can choose from acid based chemical stains or water based stains.
Acid stain is to concrete much as wood stain is to wood.
Stained color samples on this chart represent the color of finish as closely as possible.
This new color will be unique to your particular slab and will be permanent and will not peel chip or fade.
Acid stains work by penetrating the surface and reacting chemically with the concrete.
Achieved through a natural chemical reaction within the concrete s surface acid stain changes the surface to the new color.