Why Do People Love Stain Concrete?

What if you could have art work on your floor? That’s the effect that stain concrete creates! Stain

concrete is all about adding character to dull and drab concrete to create an effect that is not only

beautiful, but functional as well. Wood, ceramic tiles and natural stone have always been the common

choice for flooring. But unlike these mediums, stain concrete imparts a luxurious appeal to your floor.

They have always been a popular choice in factories, offices, hospitals and other commercial

establishments. But, lately they have gained popularity among residential projects and have been used

for patios, driveways, kitchen countertops and even indoor flooring. A little known fact about stain

concrete is that they help you reduce your energy bills. Concrete is known to be porous and therefore

can absorb heat or cold quickly, store it, and release it little by little. Acid stained concrete does not flake

or peel, nor does it fade easily. Even if it does, a simple retouch and reapplication of coating is enough to

get back its sheen.

A common complaint is that the process is expensive and time consuming. While it is true that laying

concrete may be expensive when compared to wood and tile, when you consider maintenance costs and

the cost of replacing floor, concrete offers a better ROI. You can easily and economically enhance the

appeal of your house with stain concrete. All it needs is a little creativity! A simple acid staining project

isn’t likely to cost more than $2-4 per square foot, and if you’re looking to enhance the appeal with

different designs and colors, the cost is likely to rise up to $15 per square foot. The cost will surely vary

depending on the amount of preparation work on the surface. Be sure that you do some research

before engaging a contractor to do the job. They are generally willing to compromise on the cost when

the total area to be covered increases.

A professional artist is known to use different tools like spray bottles, sponges, rags, eyedroppers, torn

paper, and even feathers. Stain concrete also requires artistic skill where the contractor can use

techniques like engraving, scoring, sandblasting, etching, and stenciling focusing on detail and creating a

dimensional. You can also mix and match different colors to get the effect of natural stones.

You can either do it yourself or seek help from a professional contractor. But the success of a DIY job

largely depends on your creativity and skill. This isn’t an easy job, and even professionals take years to

perfect the art.

About the Author

The author of this article is a specialist in commercial concrete and writes reviews about different

concrete options such as polished and stain concrete.