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Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Any concrete staining project starts with surface preparation.

The average stained concrete floors cost is $11,000, though a typical range is $3,000 to $18,500. The cost to stain concrete depends on a number of factors, including the area size, type of stain and ...

From intricate residential patio work to decorative flooring to multi-hued columns in sports stadiums – plenty of today’s projects require contractors to use colored concrete. But how do you decide ...

Once you DIY the heck out of your home, you'll likely start eyeballing other ways to make your space even more reflective of your family's personality. One of the most popular is to add color to your ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got an in-ground swimming pool at my home and my wife is not too happy about the concrete deck around the pool. The concrete was poured at different times and it’s cured to three ...

Generally speaking, the more cement in the mix, the stronger the reaction you will get from chemical stains, producing more intense colors. Therefore, use straight cement mixes, such as a five- or six ...

If you’re ambitious and don’t mind risking a less-than-professional finish, pouring a concrete slab or backyard patio may be a viable do-it-yourself project. But after looking at the finished product ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...

For a company like Concrete Central, almost everything they do is custom—meaning every finish, dimension, and color/glaze/stain is a line item on the bill. And while coloring your concrete is an ...