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With acid stains, after you've achieved your desired color, you have to neutralize the stain to stop the reaction. Mix one pound of baking soda with 5 gallons of water and spray on the concrete ...

Concrete can get discolored over time, becoming an unsightly exterior feature for your home. Luckily, you can stain concrete for a fresh look. Here's how.

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 ...

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Insight from John Reynolds, director of technical services at Solomon Colors on acid- and water-based stains, common problems, and applying stains to a slab.

Acid stains are harder to apply but produce better color patterns and penetrate the concrete surface. Water-based stains are easier to use but don't have a deep, rich color. 2.

Rust stains can sometimes be removed from concrete by scrubbing with a solution of four ounces of oxalic acid in a quart of water. Oxalic acid is sold in crystal or powder form at paint stores.

Staining concrete costs around $14,600 on average, with prices ranging from $200 to $29,000. The size of your flooring, whether you decide to DIY or hire a professional and the design all play ...