Elements Transparent Water-based Stain is the latest in nanopigment technology from Butterfield Color. The micronized oxides permeate concrete surfaces and create translucent color variations similar ...

Staining decorative concrete is not only aesthetically pleasing but it can also be environmentally friendly. Although there is no one-size-fits-all stain for every decorative concrete job, water-based ...

Homeowners used to think of concrete as being strictly utilitarian stuff, resorted to only when a better-looking material would be either unsuitable or far too expensive. Today, many people appreciate ...

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 ...

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. Before you start, gathering the necessary materials and prepping ...

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 ...

TO HEAR Todd Girish go on about concrete must be a little like how Leonardo da Vinci might have gone on about blank canvases. “It’s somewhat like alchemy,” says Girish, a decorative concrete ...

Q: Is a water-based stain as good as an oil-based stain on pine molding? When applying the prestain conditioner and the stain itself, is it best to use a brush or cloth? Is there a waiting period to ...

Q. Is a water-based stain as good as an oil-based stain on pine molding? When applying the prestain conditioner and the stain itself, is it best to use a brush or cloth? Is there a waiting period to ...