Concrete Staining - Patio
10 years ago
My customer was looking to add some beauty to her patio. She was tired of the dirty concrete that was impossible to keep clean. I ground the concrete to remove all of the grime and to put an even finish on the concrete. I stained it in brown to complement here furniture and house and sealed it to make for an easier to clean surface. She is extremely happy with the finished results.
You can also watch my video on youtube on how I stain concrete.
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PRO10 years agoVersatile Coatings LLC thanked OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.- PRO10 years ago
PRO9 years agoWe have people applying stain outdoor here in Michigan, just do during the summer and you should be fine. The catch is if done on a area that gets shoveled or plowed it might get marked up. If done on covered patios or less traffic areas no problem.
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