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Reviving the Past: A Stamped Concrete Facelift
This 300 sq. ft. project involved reviving 15-year-old stamped concrete using Aztec Brown Antiquing™ Stain. Despite the stain’s reddish tint, shaking it continuously during the sprayer application helped achieve an even color. Although satisfied with the result, the Shawnee-native homeowner might opt for a nap roller next time. A simple, yet effective facelift!
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 8 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 400 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
We’ve been wanting to try this since the basement floors were poured in November 2019. This 400 sq. ft. area will be a family/rec room. We decided to do the floors ourselves before the drywall, etc. goes up. For that, we have pros coming to complete very soon. Our basement is framed in and divided into three spaces; two will be completed and the third is a large storage area. We are so pleased with how this turned out we are going to do it during “phase two” of our basement remodel, applying it on the second living space which will include a laundry room, workout area a half bath.We are very amateur DIYers, so if we can do this anyone can! We chose to use desert amber and coffee brown as our two color acid stain process. Our home is mostly “French Country farmhouse”, but this space will be a little more casual incorporating industrial farmhouse and rustic elements, including a reclaimed wood feature wall, live edge bar area and sliding barn door. - Personal Tips:
Be patient! Watch the “how to” videos featured on this website. If you have a question don’t be afraid to call or email customer service. They respond quickly, professionally and are very helpful and friendly. If your surface requires etching, be sure to clean it thoroughly before it dries. Hence the photo with white shoe prints. Where your spikes when doing this. It took about 12 scrubbings and a hand sander to clean that up! - Direct Colors Products Used:
1 Gal. CitrusEtch™ Concrete Etcher
4 Oz. ProClean Neutralizer™
1 Gal. Desert Amber EverStain™ & AcquaSeal™ Gloss Kit
1 Gal. Coffee Brown DIY EverStain™ & AcquaSeal™ Gloss Kit
1 Gal. ProWax™ Polish Gloss
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?!
Neglected Stamped Concrete Renewed
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 8 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 400 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
We’ve been wanting to try this since the basement floors were poured in November 2019. This 400 sq. ft. area will be a family/rec room. We decided to do the floors ourselves before the drywall, etc. goes up. For that, we have pros coming to complete very soon. Our basement is framed in and divided into three spaces; two will be completed and the third is a large storage area. We are so pleased with how this turned out we are going to do it during “phase two” of our basement remodel, applying it on the second living space which will include a laundry room, workout area a half bath.We are very amateur DIYers, so if we can do this anyone can! We chose to use desert amber and coffee brown as our two color acid stain process. Our home is mostly “French Country farmhouse”, but this space will be a little more casual incorporating industrial farmhouse and rustic elements, including a reclaimed wood feature wall, live edge bar area and sliding barn door. - Personal Tips:
Be patient! Watch the “how to” videos featured on this website. If you have a question don’t be afraid to call or email customer service. They respond quickly, professionally and are very helpful and friendly. If your surface requires etching, be sure to clean it thoroughly before it dries. Hence the photo with white shoe prints. Where your spikes when doing this. It took about 12 scrubbings and a hand sander to clean that up! - Direct Colors Products Used:
1 Gal. CitrusEtch™ Concrete Etcher
4 Oz. ProClean Neutralizer™
1 Gal. Desert Amber EverStain™ & AcquaSeal™ Gloss Kit
1 Gal. Coffee Brown DIY EverStain™ & AcquaSeal™ Gloss Kit
1 Gal. ProWax™ Polish Gloss
From Neglected Pink to Sleek Brown
Reviving a chalky pink, neglected stamped concrete surface with Aztec Brown Antiquing™ Stain and satin EasySeal™ Kit. After consulting customer service, the decision to use Antiquing™ stain instead of EasyTint™ tinted sealer was made. Application involved a deck sprayer for the stain and light back rolling for the sealer, resulting in a dramatic and satisfying transformation.
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 4 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 225 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
My patio has some 35 year old redwood furniture that I decided to refinish which I did. Using Cabot’s wood finish and I sanded it down. After finishing noticing the gray concrete did not help appearance and I had bought some gel acid stain from direct colors pre-pandemic and never used them. Ended up getting Everstain Acid stain we 3 gallons of acid stain with neutralizer and sealant. I used some shoes with spikes and applied as directed by web site using a sprayer. Following advice of outlining the sections with the lighter color then using the Malayan buff filling in between the desert amber, then streaked it with the antique red to add dimension and almost create a look like grain in wood. I let it dry overnight to get maximum paint absorption then got it damp with light water and brushed with large broom. I then applied the sealant in 2 coats. The first coat was rolled on and the second was sprayed on. The most difficult part of project was moving the furniture off and back on patio. The prep work has to be done with power washing and taping up the sides of the house. - Personal Tips:
If you are going to spray use wide tape to block off things that you don’t want sprayed. I used 1 inch, probably should use wider if the wind catches it you got it on your house. - Direct Colors Products Used:
1 Gal. Desert Amber EverStain™ & EasySeal™ Gloss Kit
1 Gal. Malayan Buff EverStain™ & EasySeal™ Gloss Kit
1 Gal. English Red EverStain™ & EasySeal™ Gloss Kit
Highlighted Concrete Patio
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 4 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 225 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
My patio has some 35 year old redwood furniture that I decided to refinish which I did. Using Cabot’s wood finish and I sanded it down. After finishing noticing the gray concrete did not help appearance and I had bought some gel acid stain from direct colors pre-pandemic and never used them. Ended up getting Everstain Acid stain we 3 gallons of acid stain with neutralizer and sealant. I used some shoes with spikes and applied as directed by web site using a sprayer. Following advice of outlining the sections with the lighter color then using the Malayan buff filling in between the desert amber, then streaked it with the antique red to add dimension and almost create a look like grain in wood. I let it dry overnight to get maximum paint absorption then got it damp with light water and brushed with large broom. I then applied the sealant in 2 coats. The first coat was rolled on and the second was sprayed on. The most difficult part of project was moving the furniture off and back on patio. The prep work has to be done with power washing and taping up the sides of the house. - Personal Tips:
If you are going to spray use wide tape to block off things that you don’t want sprayed. I used 1 inch, probably should use wider if the wind catches it you got it on your house. - Direct Colors Products Used:
1 Gal. Desert Amber EverStain™ & EasySeal™ Gloss Kit
1 Gal. Malayan Buff EverStain™ & EasySeal™ Gloss Kit
1 Gal. English Red EverStain™ & EasySeal™ Gloss Kit
Stamped Concrete Patio
Stamped Concrete Driveway Makeover
Stamped Concrete Pool Deck
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 7 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 500 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
I created my own pavers using a mold and colored cement. However the cement color wasn’t entirely consistent or rich in color, so I decided to acid stain the blocks. - Personal Tips:
Spray the entire area with light color, go back and paint brush the dark areas. - Direct Colors Products Used:
Desert Amber, coffee brown, solvent based satin sealer.
Stamped Concrete Walkways
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 7 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 500 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
I created my own pavers using a mold and colored cement. However the cement color wasn’t entirely consistent or rich in color, so I decided to acid stain the blocks. - Personal Tips:
Spray the entire area with light color, go back and paint brush the dark areas. - Direct Colors Products Used:
Desert Amber, coffee brown, solvent based satin sealer.
Stamped Concrete Front Pool Deck
Stamped Concrete Front Porch
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 7 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 500 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
I created my own pavers using a mold and colored cement. However the cement color wasn’t entirely consistent or rich in color, so I decided to acid stain the blocks. - Personal Tips:
Spray the entire area with light color, go back and paint brush the dark areas. - Direct Colors Products Used:
Desert Amber, coffee brown, solvent based satin sealer.
Stamped Concrete Patio
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 7 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 500 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
I created my own pavers using a mold and colored cement. However the cement color wasn’t entirely consistent or rich in color, so I decided to acid stain the blocks. - Personal Tips:
Spray the entire area with light color, go back and paint brush the dark areas. - Direct Colors Products Used:
Desert Amber, coffee brown, solvent based satin sealer.
Concrete Steps
Stamped Concrete Patios
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 7 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 500 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
I created my own pavers using a mold and colored cement. However the cement color wasn’t entirely consistent or rich in color, so I decided to acid stain the blocks. - Personal Tips:
Spray the entire area with light color, go back and paint brush the dark areas. - Direct Colors Products Used:
Desert Amber, coffee brown, solvent based satin sealer.
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?
Paver Stain For The Win
Blending Antiquing Stain Colors
Patio Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes of a DIY Disaster
Last year, our costly patio was a sight for sore eyes, marred by an inferior sealer job. Today, it’s the talk of the neighborhood, thanks to a stellar makeover using top-quality products. Filling cracks, applying multicolor Antiquing™ stains, and sealing with two coats of superior sealer transformed our patio into a showpiece. The way the water beads on it now? Priceless! It’s a tale of redemption, color, and sealing done right, proving that even the most disastrous patios can rise again, more vibrant than ever!
Project Info:
- Project Completed In: 7 day(s)
- Estimate of Square Footage: 500 sq. ft.
- Project Description:
I created my own pavers using a mold and colored cement. However the cement color wasn’t entirely consistent or rich in color, so I decided to acid stain the blocks. - Personal Tips:
Spray the entire area with light color, go back and paint brush the dark areas. - Direct Colors Products Used:
Desert Amber, coffee brown, solvent based satin sealer.
