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DIY Textured Hand Troweled Patio

A woman hand-troweling her DIY poured concrete patio, intentionally creating texture for a unique and personalized outdoor space. — Adding a personal touch: Woman creates texture on her DIY poured concrete patio using a hand trowel.

A woman skillfully applying Antiquing Cafe Royale stain to her cured DIY poured concrete patio, enhancing its visual appeal and character. — Infusing warmth and rustic charm into a DIY concrete patio with the rich tones of Antiquing Cafe Royale stain.

A finished DIY poured concrete patio featuring a warm and rustic look, achieved through the simple application of Antiquing Cafe Royale stain. — Rustic simplicity: A DIY concrete patio brought to life with the warm tones of Antiquing Cafe Royale stain.

Cafe royale Antiquing stain on textured hand troweled concrete patio

Cracked & Scratched Patio Refresh

Old scratched and cracked concrete patio

Cafe royale Antiquing stained concrete patio

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Project Info:

Project Completed In: 3 day(s)
Estimate of Square Footage: 200 sq. ft.
Project Description:
We had a stamped/stained back patio that was approx. 8 years old and multiple cracks and scratches. We wanted to refresh but didn’t really know how. We googled “restaining stamped concrete” and the Direct Colors video came up. The video was extremely helpful and made the process easy.
Personal Tips:
Purchase a good pump sprayer. The first one we used dripped around the nozzle and even though it didn’t hurt our patio and I could see it being a problem on an interior or more detailed project.

Direct Colors Products Used:
We purchased Antiquing Stain & EasySeal Satin Kit.

Stained Verti-Block Retaining Wall

Before Cafe Royale EasyTint on Retaining Wall — Verti-block retaining wall before staining

Cafe Royale EasyTint on Retaining Wall — Cafe royale EasyTint™ stained Verti-Block retaining wall

DIYer applying Cafe Royale EasyTint Tinted Sealer to a concrete wall using a good quality sprayer. The product is easy to use and provides a beautiful, long-lasting color to concrete surfaces.

The finished stained Cafe Royale retaining wall, showcasing the beautiful, warm brown color achieved with EasyTint Tinted Sealer. The DIY project was a success, and the wall now adds a rich, decorative touch to the outdoor space

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Project Completed In: 7 day(s)
Estimate of Square Footage: 1000 sq. ft.
Project Description:
We have several large retaining walls construct with Vertablock. The grey concrete color was bland and soul sucking. I have wanted to stain the block from the start but was intimidated by the scope of the project. I was so excited to come across your EasyTint product. Stain and sealer in one!! It was what I needed to take the leap and I’m so excited I did.
Personal Tips:
Any one can do it!
Use a good sprayer and wait for a calm day.
Less is more. Drips ( vertical surface) are your enemy. You can always come back and add more color to some areas.
Even the satin finish has some sheen to it.
Direct Colors Products Used:
EasyTint Cafe Royale
Acrylic Satin Sealer

Stamped Concrete

Broomed Concrete Walkway

Cafe royale Antiquing stain on broom finished concrete porch entryway

Cafe royale Antiquing stain on broom finished concrete sidewalk

Quikrete Paver Patio

Unstained Stamped Concrete Patio — Before

Cafe Royale, Olive and Charcoal Antiquing Stain on Stamped Concrete Patio

Staining Quikrete WalkMaker Pavers With Portico™ Paver Stain — Cafe Royale, Olive and Charcoal Portico Stain

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Project Info:

Project Completed In: 2 day(s)
Estimate of Square Footage: 160 sq. ft.
Project Description:
We used Quikrete and paver molds to build a new patio. I used a 1 gallon sprayer to put down multiple layers of Olive and Cafe Royale, adding Charcoal at the end. I finished with two layers of sealant.
Personal Tips: It’s helpful to know that the colors will darken and blend after sealer is applied. I was worried that the Cafe Royale would be too light, but it was perfect after the sealing coats. It is also good to know that if you apply Charcoal as the last layer, it appears very light on top of the warmer colors, like pale ash. It darkens and blends beautifully with the sealer. The stain was very easy to apply and I absolutely love my new patio!

Faux Flagstone Designed Patio

Faux Flagstone on Concrete Patio — Faux Stained Concrete Flagstone by Blessed Concrete

Stamped White and Gray Smooth White Concrete Overlay Stained with Cumin, Cafe Royale and Chocolate Antiquing Stains. Sealed with Solvent-Based, Satin Acrylic Sealer and Anti-Slip Additive — Stamped White & Gray Concrete Overlay Stained with Cumin, Cafe Royale & Chocolate Antiquing. Sealed with Solvent-Based, Satin Acrylic Sealer & Anti-Slip Additive

Faux Stained Concrete Flagstone by Blessed Concrete

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Project Completed In: 6 day(s)
Estimate of Square Footage: 670 sq. ft.
Project Description:
Used textured gray concrete overlay as base coat.

Then used smooth white and gray overlay for top coat pour in combination to enhance the canvas along with texture to give an authentic look stone appearance that unless told otherwise, guest wouldn’t even think to ask if it was concrete or that it wasn’t actual flagstone.

Used Antiquing stain in Cumin, Cafe Royale, and Chocolate. Unlike other flagstone looks. To further push the unique from any other and authenticity. We didn’t use a stencil or filament tape. Instead each stone was hand ground with 5 inch grinder using a contoured diamond blade. Taking advantage of being able to grind pattern without leaving gauges or scratches was worth the labor that you can hopefully see in the pictures vs what you see vs tape or stencils. Then 2 coats of EasySeal Satin with non-slip additive sprinkled out of salt shaker to ensure footing without taking away from finished look.