Black Concrete Stain Photo Gallery

• Project Completed In: 5 day(s)
• Estimate of Square Footage: 70 sq. ft.
• Project Description:
  I went to Lowe’s first because I wanted to stain my porch concrete to a dark color.  I was guided to use Valspar semitransparent concrete stain.  I chose the charcoal color for the most coverage, I thought. Being that part of my concrete is extremely porous, uneven and had used peroxide on it in the past it did not take well.

I then was referred to Direct Colors by a friend. I purchased the Antiquing black and russet stains to cover my porch and leave some contrast and design.  Again the Antiquing black stain did not absorb in many areas, even after 2 layers. The russet seemed to cover very well but did not give me the look I wanted due to the Antiquing black not absorbing.  So I was directed to use the russet all over, then given the black Portico to spray all over that x 2 layers.  This is what finally worked and we love the look!  Ty Direct Colors for your guidance, patience and generosity!

• Personal Tips:
  The Russet Antiquing was the base layer I needed to absorb due to its larger pigments for my porous concrete. The Portico is what I needed instead of the Antiquing due to its double pigments.
• Direct Colors Products Used:
  Russet Antiquing
  Black Antiquing
  Black Portico
  Acrylic Satin Sealer
• Other Products Used:
  Valspar SemiTransparent Concrete stain in Charcoal ( not not work well)

• Project Completed In: 4 day(s)
• Estimate of Square Footage: 200 sq. ft.
• Project Description:
  I was googling for a concrete stain and really liked the look of direct colors. I watched a few videos, it is pretty self explanatory. So I purchased and stained the concrete antique black 2 coats and used a Walmart craft gold acrylic paint to paint the cracks. I applied the sealer, sprayed the first coat and rolled the second. Mine isn’t shiny the whole way across because my cement isn’t smooth but love the outcome. I really love that this product was easy to use, had good how to videos and fast shipment. If your looking for a good diy product this is the one.

• Personal Tips:
  The sealer smell is really strong so just be aware of that. Watch the videos. Remember if your concrete is porous you are going to use more stain. Don’t use any weight on your roller when applying sealer. It’s actually easier than I thought. And don’t worry about messing up cause you can’t. A very easy product to apply my first time ever doing anything like this.
• Direct Colors Products Used:
  Black Antiquing Stain & Seal Kit
• Other Products Used:
  Walmart gold acrylic craft paint

• Project Completed In: 4 day(s)
• Estimate of Square Footage: 350 sq. ft.
• Project Description:
  I was looking to recolor and stain my rather ugly orange patio that was there when I moved in. The patio was stamped so I knew there had to be a way to make it look good. Luckily, I found Direct Colors and got just the result I wanted. I mixed charcoal and black Antiquing stain to create a deep dark color which slightly showed the previous orange, creating a natural look. Then I sealed it to pop the color.  I love it!

• Personal Tips:
  If you are covering an old color that is very bright, make sure to buy enough stain. It took me multiple layers due to the bright orange that was there before. Other than that, it was a rather simple process.  I mixed some anti slip into the final sealer to ensure a finish that was also safe.
• Direct Colors Products Used:
  Charcoal Antiquing Stain & Seal Kit
  Black Antiquing Stain & Seal Kit
  Non Slip Additive
• Other Products Used:
  Two pump sprayers & deck brush

Project Info:

• Project Completed In: 2 day(s)
• Estimate of Square Footage: 228 sq. ft.
• Project Description:
  We have a very bland worn stamped concrete patio. I was looking for a simple solution to improve and upgrade our look for summertime. I found direct colors concrete stain and thought it seemed the perfect solution! It’s been an absolute transformation!! And a very simple process, well if you have reliable weather! But I even managed to get it done between the rain drops in Pennsylvania without any of the stain fading. The results have been amazing. I get so many compliments I could not be happier!
• Personal Tips:
  I recommend using a hand pump bottle to apply the stain. More control, less waste. The sprayer used too much product and wasn’t easy to control the distribution.

• Project Completed In: 3 day(s)
• Estimate of Square Footage: 430 sq. ft.
• Project Description:
  We used Colorwave Black, Stone Gray and Iron gray, used the “puddling method” and finished it off with an AcquaSeal gloss sealer. We also put 2 coats of wax afterwards.
• Personal Tips:
• Direct Colors Products Used:
  Colorwave Black, Stone Gray and Iron Gray stain, Water based high gloss acrylic sealer and residential wax.