How to Stain Concrete Floors

Concrete Stain

Adding a stain to any concrete surface is a great way to enhance it's appearance. Whether your staining concrete floors, garage floor cement, concrete counter tops, or just staining concrete patios, concrete stains can be a more durable and affordable alternative to floor or garage paint. Here are a few tips on how to stain concrete.

Things You'll Need

• Concrete stain
• Brush/roller/sprayer/cloth
• Coarse nylon brush
• Soap & Water
• Bucket

Instructions

1. 

   Determine what kind of concrete stain is best for you. There are many different types of decorative concrete stain out there. You have a selection of your typical concrete acid stain colors and acid wash stain, stamped concrete stain, and then you have your fancy and faux concrete stains. Almost all of these concrete stains is offered in a stain and seal package. Head to your local Home Depot or Lowes to search for the right concrete stain for you.

2. Prep your concrete floor or surface for staining. Scrub down the entire area with soap and water to eliminate all dirt and debris. This would be a good time to patch any holes as well if need be. I use just a coarse nylon brush that fits onto the end of a broom handle. After all of the water has dried, run your hand across the surface of the cement to make sure there is no left behind dirt.

3. Apply your concrete stain. Now you can either use a brush, cloth, roller, or sprayer to apply the stain. I recommend using a garden sprayer or large roller for larger areas. Make sure you have applied the stain evenly and there are no pools on the surface.

4. After the stain has dried, seal the stain with the correct concrete sealer. Now which type of sealer you need depends on the type of stain you used. Read the label on the back of the stain for the recommend sealer. Sealing your stain is an extremely important step which should not be left out.