Stained Concrete

A common request is to stain concrete in order to add color and finish. There are several ways to do this and here at Hyde Concrete we work with many of them. The most common is acid staining.

Acid staining creates a mottled, uneven, translucent coloration effect on cementitious surfaces such as concrete overlays and conventional concrete. The natural, aged-looking coloring process is so authentic that the look rivals that of weathered stone, slate and marble.

Color is achieved when the combination of metallic salts and slightly acidic solution come in contact and react with the minerals in concrete. This color reaction results in a look so unique that it cannot be duplicated by other coloring methods.

Unlike paint, acid staining is not a coating or film build resin. Therefore, the color becomes a permanent part of the surface which will not chip, flake or peel an only wears when the concrete surface wears.

Other options are to use dyes and/or pigments. Which option for you depends on several factors which we can explain for your particular situation. Talk to us and we’ll walk you through your options.