Six Stained Concrete Techniques Explored on ConcreteNetwork.com

Stained concrete floors transform plain gray concrete into radiant, colorful surfaces. ConcreteNetwork.com examines six techniques used by contractors when trying to achieve different looks and effects when staining concrete. They include faux-finishes, layers, naturally colored looks and more.

Calimesa, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 11, 2009 – One of the most valuable advantages of stained concrete is its ability to create various color effects on concrete surfaces. The Concrete Network has created a slideshow outlining the six most popular concrete staining techniques used by contractors today.

Stained concrete driveway featuring layered techniques. Photo: The Green Scene.

The techniques include:
1. Getting a mottled look with one stain color
2. Achieving a faux-finished look with color enhancers
3. Creating a consistent, glossy color
4. Getting a layered look with multiple colors
5. Achieving a variegated look with stains and dyes
6. Creating the organic (or natural) look of leather

This great tool allows homeowners and designers to explore the numerous possibilities available with concrete stains. Each process is coupled with a real-life project and outlined with a detailed story on how the look was achieved by the contractor that produced it.

Stained concrete is a great way to avoid the ubiquitous patterns of tile, linoleum and other fabricated flooring materials. Staining allows consumers to customize each project using the color effects listed above and many more.

Visit The Concrete Network for a detailed slideshow of these six stained concrete techniques.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications. These include stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 10 million people visit ConcreteNetwork.com per year to research, get ideas and to find a contractor.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find a Concrete Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by more than 20 types of decorative concrete work in over 200 regional areas throughout North America.

Article photo courtesy The Green Scene in Canoga Park, CA. Attached photo courtesy of SolCrete in Denton, TX.

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