Driveway Painting & Stencil

Add color or decoration to a driveway with concrete stain.

Driveways can be a method for adding character, color and expression to a home's exterior. According to the Sherwin Williams Paint Company website, concrete and asphalt driveways can be painted using concrete stain.

Staining

Concrete stain works like paint and adds color to existing or new concrete and asphalt driveways. Stain comes in several varieties including translucent, permanent and variegated colors. Stain works through an acidic, chemical reaction with the concrete, according to the Stain Crete website.

Uses

Driveway painting and stencils have many uses for a homeowner. Driveways can become worn and tired-looking overtime. Applying paint refreshes the look without driveway replacement. There are also several decorative uses for concrete stain.

Stenciling

To apply an artistic, patterned or decorative finish to a driveway, consider using a driveway stencil. Stencils work like their traditional counterparts, allowing homeowners to imprint a design on the driveway with concrete stain.

Prepping

According to the Sherwin Williams website, it is best to clear debris from the driveway and clean it prior to beginning a painting project. This helps stain adhere to the surface evenly and cleanly.

Painting

Most concrete stains require at least two coats, according to the Sherwin Williams website.

References

• Sherwin Williams: Driveways How-To's
• Stain Crete: Stenciling Concrete