While concrete as we know it has been in existence for centuries, only recently modern chemistry and ingenuity have given rise to the process of staining the ancient building material with a mix of hydrochloric acid, water, and metallic salts.

Stained concrete is one of the most popular applications for creating amazing looking concrete slabs. It is sometimes referred to as colored concrete, homeowners, designers and builders are appreciating the value of stained concrete because of the unique outcome that can be achieved combining colors, application techniques, etc., on cement flooring and other substrates. The results are only limited by the creative concepts engineered and designed of those concrete staining and etching experts involved in the stained concrete process.

The hydrochloric acid acts as a chemically abrasive primer, giving the applied stain unparalleled penetration into the stained concrete by local decorative concrete Dallas experts.  Once the stain is applied, concrete’s inherent porous nature ensures that the stain cannot be chipped or worn away as it the case with latex-paint based stains.  Based on the condition and color of the concrete the stain is applied to, the number of options and color variations that are achievable are only limited to the designer’s and customer’s imaginations.  This differs from more than a decade ago, when the general desired effect with acid stained concrete was a uniform, even finish.  By diluting the acid then gradually increasing its potency, installers can overlay different brush techniques over several different applications, building up to a color and texture the homeowner can instantly approve of.  Be prepared to select from a somewhat finite palate of subtle earth tones, as these are the more commonly available stains.  However, in recent years vibrant, exciting colors such as reds, purples, oranges, and yellows.

The overall durability of acid stained concrete is what sets it far above other comparable finishes.  Think of the concrete being stained as a piece of wood, with a unique assortment of knots, gnarls, and variations singular to that piece of concrete.  This guarantees that no two projects are ever identical, ensuring your new stained concrete floors will stand out amongst others.  In addition to lasting for generations, stained concrete floors provided additional health benefits by eliminating carpet-borne allergens and odors, allowing the homeowner to quickly and efficiently clean and care for the floors.

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