Auburn Concrete Stain Project Gallery – Real Customer Results & Inspiration
See how real Direct Colors customers transformed their concrete with Auburn, a warm, earthy tone that adds timeless character to patios, driveways, and interior floors. Explore photos, read their experiences, and get inspired to create your own stunning Auburn-stained concrete project.
By Justin Richardson
Stamped Concrete Patio & Walkway Revitalized with Auburn Antiquing™ Stain
After two decades of wear, this homeowner gave their stamped concrete patio and walkway a vibrant refresh using Direct Colors Antiquing™ Stains in Auburn, Terracotta, Khaki, and Yukon Gold, sealed with EasySeal™ Gloss for lasting protection and rich color depth.
Project Info:
Project Completed In: 10 day(s)
Estimate of Square Footage: 995 sq. ft.
Project Description:
My wife and I decided to refresh our 20 year old decorative concrete stamped walkway and patio. After cleaning and prepping the concrete, we applied 4 different stain colors with multiple coats and finished off with 2 coats of sealer. We attempted to match or come close to our original concrete design. We love how it turned out.
Personal Tips:
Be patient and take your time. Tylenol also helps with the back pain from bending over so much. lol.
Direct Colors Products Used:
Antiquing™ Stain Trial Kit: Terracotta, Khaki, Olive
Antiquing™ Stain Trial Kit: Auburn, Khaki, Yukon Gold
1 Gal. Auburn Antiquing™ Stain
1 Gal. Terracotta Antiquing™ Stain
1 Gal. Khaki Antiquing™ Stain
1 Gal. Yukon Gold Antiquing™ Stain
5 Gal. EasySeal™ Gloss Acrylic Concrete Sealer
Note: These project photos are shared by real Direct Colors customers to showcase authentic results. Because our stains are semi-transparent, final color will vary based on your concrete’s original tone and condition. Always test on a small area first to confirm your desired look before full application.
Auburn and Charcoal Stains Revive a Faded Stamped Concrete Patio
This homeowner brought their worn 12-year-old patio back to life with a custom color blend of Auburn and Charcoal Antiquing™ Stains, achieving a natural, multi-toned look that complements their new paver walkway. Finished with a satin acrylic sealer for lasting protection and depth
Project Info:
Project Completed In: 4 day(s)
Estimate of Square Footage: 770 sq. ft.
Project Description:
We had a front walkway and back yard patio poured about 12 years ago. Both had worn badly and lost all color.
The front walkway we wanted darker, so we decided on charcoal for the color. The walkway is approx. 260 sq ft. We power washed, applied one coat of light charcoal antiquing stain, then went over it with dark charcoal for the second coat, followed by two coats of the acrylic satin sealer. Total labor time was about 8 hours.
For the back patio, it was just as worn as our walkway, but we had put in a small paver walkway this year leading to it and the pavers had a mix of grey and auburn, so we decided to match the pattern. The patio is about 510 sq ft. We first power washed, then took a foam brush and stained random sets of blocks with the auburn antiquing stain. When that was complete I sprayed the entire patio in light charcoal, trying to not overspray the auburn blocks. The Auburn only needed 1 coat because we didn’t want it too dark. The light charcoal we did 2 coats and finished off with two coats of the satin acrylic sealer. Total labor for the patio was approx. 10 hours.
Personal Tips:
When using a sprayer for the sealer, it’s good to go over with a foam roller, if you are covering stamped concrete. The sealer will pool in the seams and if there is too much can bubble. Also find a good way to clean out the sprayer, because after the 2nd coat, our sprayers wouldn’t work.
Direct Colors Products Used:
Antiquing™ Stain Trial Kit: Black, Charcoal, Light Charcoal
1 Gal. Auburn Antiquing™ & EasySeal™ Satin Kit
1 Gal. Charcoal Antiquing™ Stain
1 Gal. Light Charcoal Antiquing™ Stain
5 Gal. EasySeal™ Satin Acrylic Concrete Sealer
Faded Veneer Stone Restored with Portico™ Paver Stains
“WOW, it really looks GREAT! Our 20-year-old veneer was so faded — now it’s BACK and better than ever.”
This homeowner revived their 20-year-old stone veneer foundation using Portico™ Stain in Aztec Brown, Auburn, Khaki, Charcoal, and Driftwood, sealed with two coats of EasySeal™. The results brought rich contrast and warmth back to the once-faded stone exterior.
Customer Reviews Featuring Auburn
