Stained Concrete Driveway Ideas
One of the best ways to increase your home’s curb appeal — and property value — is to give your worn-out, cracked, or faded driveway a concrete makeover! The sky’s the limit on the looks you can achieve, mimicking marble, stone, tile, or even wood, but at a fraction of the price.
Here are just a few of the many looks you can achieve when staining a driveway. We’ve got your back with the paver stains and tinted concrete sealers our customers utilized for their projects. Better yet, they’re passing on their staining tips to you!
Learn how to choose the best concrete stain product for your driveway renovation.
Staining 16-Year-Old Driveway Pavers
This Direct Colors customer ordered a trial kit after receiving super expensive quotes to replace their old, faded concrete pavers. After being successful with the kit, they ordered concrete stain and sealer. They were amazed at how well their DIY project turned out – even their neighbors took notice of their beautiful red concrete stain driveway!
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 15 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 0.00 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
After 16 years, the pavers could not be save, and I received quotes of over $10,000 dollars to replace the pavers. I’m retired, after researching for a product to repair the pavers; I ordered a test kit. It did work so I ordered your product. Without no experience at all and following the directions, I applied your product, and it did a fabulous job; even my neighbors are in shock. I had recommended your product and some had took photos of the containers. - Personal Tips:
I used a over 20 years old Wagner spray gun, it made the job easy and faster. Just follow the directions.
Direct Colors Products Used:
Direct Colors: ColorWave concrete stain water base and Acrylic Sealer high gloss water base.
Amazing Concrete Driveway Makeover
Talk about a driveway facelift! That’s exactly what this DC customer gave their 15-year-old concrete paver driveway. They used paver stain, tinted sealer, and high-gloss acrylic sealer. It doesn’t even look like the same pavers, does it?!
Driveway Paver Discoloration Dilemma
This customer had had enough. Their paver driveway was looking a bit rough. Due to constant sun exposure and stains and spills over the years, it was time for an upgrade! Luckily, our tinted concrete sealer and acrylic sealer did the job. And my, what a fantastic job they did. Looks great!
Beautiful Beige Concrete Stain on Driveway
Sometimes you don’t even need to make a huge change to improve the look of your broomed concrete. This customer chose EasyTint™ tinted sealer to refresh their concrete driveway. Subtle, but stunning!
Stunning Stained Pavers Driveway
Check out what this DC customer created with four different Portico™ paver stain colors. Then, they followed up that earthy color combo with some acrylic sealer. The pavers on the driveway almost match the porch – how cool is that?
Streamlined Driveway Design on a Budget
Using gray concrete dye in two colors, our customer made some clean lines on their concrete driveway. Then, they finished up with EasySeal. It’s amazing what concrete dye powder can do to add some much-needed color!
Boring Brick Pavers are in the Past
These brick pavers underwent an impressive transformation when our customer decided to stain them. Our acrylic sealer sealed the deal (literally). We think that the red concrete stain really dresses up this once drab driveway!
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 3 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 1200 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
My pavers were very discolored and I decided to stain them. I checked online and found Direct Colors. There staff was very helpful throughout the entire process. I ordered the sample kit a nd decided on the Crimson color and the satin acrylic sealer. All the products arrived on time and were packed very good. - Personal Tips:
Make sure you check the weather report for the days you will be working and having the sealer dry.
Take your time in pressure washing and preparing the surface test small areas first.
Make sure you give ample time in the drying process.
Use a deck sprayer and use the red tip for best results. - Direct Colors Products Used:
Portico paver stain crimson
Solvent based acrylic satin sealer
Other Products Used:
Used techniseal poly sand
Unique Extended Driveway Design
Not wanting to have a traditional driveway extension like their neighbors, our customers chose acid stain and acrylic sealer. The extension actually sat unstained for about a year after installation before they decided to stain it! Finally, they were able to achieve the neutral look that they were aiming for with two acid stain colors.
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 4 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 200 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
My husband designed and installed a full concrete extension to the driveway because we did not want to go the traditional paver extension route that many of our neighbors do. It sat in its finished but unstained state for over a year before we finally decided to stain it! We knew we wanted a neutral look that wouldn’t argue with the exterior colors of the house, but that also wouldn’t clash with the cool-toned “blue” of the driveway pavers.
After two rounds of trial kits to find the best color for our project, we originally decided that we would want to lay an all-over stain of Malayan Buff, with accents of Coffee Brown. Once things began to dry, however, we thought it needed to be darker. So we went through with another (heavier) coat of Coffee Brown to achieve the look we were hoping for!
Finally after a few days of coating and dry time, we were able to seal and use! - Personal Tips:
1. Definitely take the time and money to invest in a trial kit. You will want to see the colors in person and in their final state, and how the colors will compliment the surroundings.
2. When using a pump-deck sprayer, be sure to begin each spray/trigger-pull off your project to avoid splatter marks. And use small circular motions to help diffuse any areas that appear too concentrated as you are applying.
3. Use a two-man team if you can! Depending on your project, or look, it will be a lot easier to have one person laying down the base color while the second person is following with an accent color. - Direct Colors Products Used:
1 Gal. Malayan Buff EverStain Acid Stain x 2
1 Gal. Coffee Brown EverStain Acid Stain x 1
1 Qt. Cleaner & Degreaser Concentrate x 1
1 Gal. Solvent Based Acrylic Satin Concrete Sealer and Paver Sealer x 4
Scrub Brush x 1
Pump-up deck sprayer x 2
Other Products Used:
Gloves
Respirator mask
Eye protection
Make it Pop with Eco Friendly Orange Concrete Stain
After tons of research to determine the best option for their previously stained driveway, our customer selected ColorWave™ water based stain. With a couple of coats of stain and solvent based concrete sealer, they were able to breathe life back into their faded driveway. That orange stain really pops!
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 5 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 1000 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
Driveway was previously stained and faded over time. I did lots of research and determined the best material to use was Colorwave stain and a solvent based sealer. After power washing thoroughly, I applied two coats of stain followed by two coats of sealer. Results are excellent. - Personal Tips:
Make sure surface is properly prepared prior to applying stain and sealer. - Direct Colors Products Used:
Colorwave and Easy Seal solvent based.
Other Products Used:
Ecological based stripper.
The Gray Zone
Whether it’s charcoal or silver, gray concrete stain gives your driveway a more finished look. Take a look at how these DC customers used Antiquing™ Stain and tinted sealer to spruce up their textured driveways.
Redyeing Gray Pavers with Paver Stain
We love how paver stain helped even out the look of our customer’s gray concrete pavers. While subtle, it’s a great tool for hiding discoloration or imperfections.
No More Weathered Concrete Driveway
Silver tinted sealer helped revive the color on this customer’s covered driveway. Stains and discoloration are no longer the focus – what a great job!
Creative Concrete Driveway Designs with Concrete Stain
Look at how these DC customers used acid stain, Antiquing™ Stain, and concrete overlay to make their driveways a bit more interesting. Can you believe that the stamped concrete driveway isn’t made of wood?! Sure looks like it!
A Veteran’s Concrete Acid Stain Design
We’re made in the USA! That’s why Direct Colors loves its veterans and their DIY projects. This customer used acid stain to dress up their driveway – and even incorporated an eagle and American flag design into the concrete!
