Do it yourself concrete staining is an easy remedy for drab, unattractive concrete floors. Using concrete staining, you can give your concrete floor the look of natural stone or tile.

Unlike a paint or a film, the concrete stain actually changes the composition of your floor. This creates an incredibly unique, durable, and long lasting look.

Concrete stains usually come in a variety of earth tones, and come be mixed together to create incredibly beautiful stone looks.

Concrete staining can be done easily and relatively inexpensively. This is great because the pros will charge a nice chunk of change to do the job for you.

Before starting, cover all surfaces near the concrete floor to prevent staining the walls. Newspaper or painters tape will work. Make sure the concrete floor is completely dry and clean. A dirty floor will inhibit the concrete staining. Find a hidden or out of the way piece of concrete to test your stain on before using. Ensure you like the color and the look, as this is an irreversible process.

If you want to get even more fancy, you can use a diamond edged saw to score lines. This will create boundaries and patterns in the floor for your stain. When applying the stain it is important that you remember that the more stain you apply the darker the final product will be. You will want to make sure you use the same dilution across the entire floor (unless you are trying to get a specific look). It is wise to go over each area twice to make sure you get a nice and consistent look. While the stain is reacting it is very important to not let anything touch the floor.

One the stain has fully reacted, it is now time to neutralize the floor and clean off any excess residue. You will then want to apply a few coats of the sealer recommended by your manufacturer. This will protect the floor for years to come, while bringing out the full color of the stain.

In conclusion, do it yourself concrete staining is not a difficult project. It will save you money, time, and hassle, and it provides a quick solution to dirty, ugly, or just plain concrete floors.

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