Subtle Concrete Stain in a Home Great Room / Kitchen Area
When it comes to taking care of your flooring, whether it’s residential or commercial, you want something that looks great and will hold up well to traffic and use. Many people turn to concrete stains because they are long-lasting, easy to apply, and customized to match your style preference.
Let’s discuss everything you need to know when it comes to concrete staining solutions.
What Are Concrete Stains and Why You Should Use Them
The best concrete stains will be stains that are professionally installed and applied. At GFC Ohio, we have the expertise and experience you need to get beautiful floors that you can enjoy for years to come. We’ll start by describing what concrete stains are and why they are becoming more and more popular.
What Are Concrete Stains?
There are two categories of concrete stains, reactive and nonreactive. Reactive stains are water-based acidic solutions that contain metallic salts that react with the concrete’s lime content. The color forms a permanent bond with the concrete as the chemical reaction takes place. This type of stain won’t chip off or peel away.
On the other hand, non-reactive stains are water-based acrylic stains that don’t use a chemical reaction to leave color. Instead, they are made to soak into the concrete surface and deposit their pigment particles into open pores. Nonreactive stains are popular because they come in a much broader palette of colors than acid stains, and they are typically easier to apply. However, they don’t produce the same translucent color tones that come with acid stains, and they tend to be more opaque and more uniform.
With acid-based stains, you get a more expansive amount of color variations that are even more emphasized when the sealer’s final coat is applied. It might also be essential to note that color effects will generally be more intense on new concrete than on more weathered concrete.
Concrete Stain tones in a Corporate Training Room and Auditorium
Why Do People Love Concrete Stains
There are so many reasons to love concrete stains. First, they have character that you can’t get with other flooring solutions. It’s more than just adding colors; stains permeate the concrete with rich and deep tones. The great thing about using stain and seal solutions is that no two concrete floors will ever look the same. Concrete stain looks antiqued and variegated and gives a special effect to your floor without breaking the bank.
People love concrete stains because they are easy to apply and have a fast turnaround time. You can get back to work or doing the things you love when you use concrete stains because it adheres well, dries evenly, and doesn’t fade. You can use it on old or new concrete and get the exact rich, dark color you want. It ages well and holds up in high traffic areas.
Concrete Stain in a Church Reception Area
Concrete Stain Vs. Paint Or Dye
Stains penetrate the concrete’s surface by creating long-lasting color that won’t chip, peel, or fade. Usually, they come in earth tones and impart rich, translucent, variegated colors to indoor and outdoor concrete. They offer a rustic charm that is unique and beautiful, and very durable.
Concrete paint, though, coats the surface but will eventually wear away. It is much more susceptible to peeling, chipping, and fading. Unlike stains, using concrete paint will create a solid and consistent color. Paint is usually applied when you want to cover up imperfections.
Many people choose dyes if you want vibrant color choices like yellow or purple. They usually are used in conjunction with stains to enhance the final look. They have the same transparent appeal as stains, and they dry a little bit quicker. However, they shouldn’t be applied to outdoor concrete as they aren’t UV stable.
The Process To Apply Concrete Stains
Concrete of any age can be stained, old, or new. The concrete staining process will vary depending on the type of stain used and the effect you desire. Generally, there are four main steps when it comes to the concrete staining process. They include surface preparation, applying the concrete stain, cleaning up and neutralizing acid stains when necessary, and sealing the concrete.
At GFC Ohio, we’ll walk you through the entire process and get you the stain effect you want quickly and for a price that fits your budget.
Get Great Concrete Stains From GFC
If you want a trendy and industrial coating that will withstand the test of time, then our stain and seal solution just might be for you. Our coating is semi-transparent and can be applied in a large variety of colors. The GFC Stain & Seal applications can be used differently depending on whether you’re looking for a more cohesive solid look or want a multi-colored speckled finish. Each stain we apply, we finish off with an industrial-strength top coat to give you that showroom finish with durable non-slip texture. They are ideal in basements, rec rooms, restaurants, commercial spaces, and showrooms of all kinds. See what we can do, #GetFloored Gallery
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Concrete Coating Styles
Concrete Coating finishes should be durable, low-maintenance, and aesthetically-appealing. GFC Concrete Coatings is proud to offer the industry’s top-performing products that are ideal for garages, basements, Churches, warehouses and much more.