Stained and Sealed Concrete
Color for concrete that's already poured: garage aprons, basement and interior floors, patios and firepit areas, stained and then sealed to lock it in.
How stain and seal works
Staining colors the concrete itself rather than coating it. Acid stains react with the minerals in the slab for a mottled, natural stone look that's different on every floor; water-based stains give more even, predictable color in a wider range of tones. Either way the surface is cleaned, stained, allowed to develop, then topped with a sealer that protects the color and makes it easy to clean.
It's a lighter-touch, lower-cost option than tearing out and replacing, and because the color is in the concrete rather than sitting on top of it, there's nothing to chip or peel. It does need resealing on the same schedule as our other work, every 2 to 5 years depending on exposure.
We can also apply a coloring agent over an existing sealed surface in some cases, for example to warm up a firepit area or a garage apron, without stripping the old sealer. We don't do epoxy or other floor coatings.
Where it makes sense
Garage aprons
Tie a plain gray apron into a stamped or colored driveway.
Basement & interior floors
Finished basements, mudrooms and workshops where you want color without a coating.
Patios & walkways
Refresh a faded or plain slab with color before sealing.
Firepit areas
Add warmth to the concrete around a fire pit or sitting wall.
Stained and sealed
Frequently asked questions
Can you stain old concrete?
Yes, as long as it's clean and sound and hasn't been painted. Previously sealed concrete usually needs the sealer removed first, which we'll evaluate on site; in some cases a coloring agent can go over the existing sealer instead.
Will the color be even?
Acid stain is intentionally variegated; no two floors come out the same, and that's the appeal. If you want uniform color, we use a water-based stain. We'll show you samples before you decide.
Do you do epoxy garage floors?
No. We offer stain and seal for garage aprons and floors, and we'll point you to a coatings specialist if epoxy is what you're after.