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Acid staining concrete countertops offers a one-of-a-kind finish unique to this process. Do it Yourself with Direct Colors. 10 Acid Stain Colors Available

Concrete Dye is a great problem solver for acid stained concrete to touch up or correct flaws or discoloration left behind by poor surface preparation.

Check out all the many ways integral color can be used professionally or at home to color anything cement based. From plaster to stucco, color your home from inside out.

Learn how to remove oil stains from any concrete surface. Motor oil is common in driveways and garages, but this techniques may also be used around BBQ and outdoor living spaces, or anywhere oil has stained concrete.

Can You Believe It’s NOT Wood? Using Concrete Overlay, Liquid Colored Antique Concrete Stain and Pigment to Simulate a Wood Grain Concrete Finish.

PRO’S AND CON’S OF POURED-IN-PLACE CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS Learn how to make pour-in-place concrete countertop; the pros and cons of poured-in-place concrete countertops and much more. Use our How-to and Video Tutorials for step-by-step instructions Advantages of poured-in-place concrete countertops: 1. Concrete countertops are very heavy; pour-in-place construction eliminates the need to move the countertop from …

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With Direct Colors Concrete Overlay, countertops resurfacing for your home or office is easier than you think. With the ability to match pre-existing home decor, concrete allows you to add stylish design value without breaking the bank.

Create that marbled granite look on your patio or interior floors with Direct Colors Concrete Acid Stain.

For homeowners looking to add value to their house with a finished basement, at about $0.61 per sq. ft.; acid stain offers the lowest-cost and highest-return of any flooring option. Acid Stained Floors can be finished without costly contractors and are easy to maintain once sealed.

Acid stained concrete floors are a low-cost design option that yield stunning results for commercial and residential flooring needs. Along with customizable color, acid staining and sealing ensures durability and added life to any indoor or outdoor concrete floor.