{"id":81301,"date":"2025-02-02T06:44:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T06:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/?p=81301"},"modified":"2025-02-05T19:31:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T19:31:29","slug":"coffee-brown-concrete-stain-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/coffee-brown-concrete-stain-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee Brown Acid Stain: Before &#038; After Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Coffee Brown EverStain\u2122 Collection<\/h1>\n<p>Check out how our customers turned their regular concrete into something special with this easy-to-use Coffee Brown EverStain\u2122 acid stain. You&#8217;ll find before-and-after pics, handy tips, and maybe even the spark for your own project.<\/p>\n<p><em>By Justin Richardson<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDYSUyMG5hbWUlM0QlMjJheGUtYmFyJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGYSUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Target Zone Upgrade<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100740&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100741&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Check out how this axe-throwing bar floor went from plain to awesome. With <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/acid-stain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EverStain\u2122<\/a> Coffee Brown, it now sports a cool <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/worn-leather-look-acid-stained-concrete-floors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leather-like finish<\/a> that really brings the <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/garage-man-cave-flooring-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game area<\/a> to life.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chevron-down&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Products Used&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1690152236431-d9f51978-8b4c&#8221;][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100589&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/concrete-cleaner-degreaser\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100582&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/acid-stain-resistant-spiked-shoes\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100761&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/hard-troweled-floor-pre-treatment\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100581&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/hard-troweled-floor-pre-treatment\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100584&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/acid-stain\/?product_code=DC-CAS&amp;variant_id=23203&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100588&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/dci-water-based-concrete-sealer\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100587&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/residential-concrete-floor-wax\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738643306423{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #dbdbdb !important;border-left-style: inset !important;border-right-style: inset !important;border-top-style: inset !important;border-bottom-style: inset !important;border-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221;]Please be aware that each photo in this gallery showcases projects accomplished with our <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/acid-stain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EverStain\u2122\u00a0 Acid Stain <\/a>and is provided by actual customers, serving as a source of inspiration. However, since EverStain\u2122 is semi-transparent, the final appearance of your project will be influenced by the initial color and condition of your concrete surface, and thus, your final results might vary. For the best results, <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/colorant-trial-kits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we strongly recommend performing a small test on your specific surface<\/a> before applying the stain to the entire project to ensure the final look aligns with your expectations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100806&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/concrete-acid-stain-trial-kit\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 0; height: 1px; background-color: #e6e6e6; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDYSUyMG5hbWUlM0QlMjJyZWMtcm9vbSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rec Room Reimagined: A Cozy Upgrade<\/h2>\n<p>Take a look at the before-and-after transformation of a <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/pictures-of-stained-concrete-floors-basements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recreational basement<\/a> area <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/acid-stained-basement-floor-turned-laundry-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">using a two-tone acid stain layering technique<\/a>. By <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/using-two-or-more-acid-stain-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">applying two acid stain colors in a wet-on-wet process<\/a>, this project <a href=\"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/acid-stained-concrete-floors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">turned a basic concrete surface into a richly stained<\/a>, dynamic floor. 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Unfinished concrete poured in 1973 by the previous owner. It turned out beautiful and I&#8217;ve completed several other projects for friends who have seen my work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\nHave a place to stay for a few days, the fumes were extremely bad due to the lack of windows and circulating air.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct Colors Products Used:<\/strong><br \/>\n1 Gal. Coffee Brown DIY EverStain\u2122 &amp; EasySeal\u2122 Satin Kit<br \/>\n1 Gal. Coffee Brown EverStain\u2122 &amp; EasySeal\u2122 Satin Kit<br \/>\n1 Gal. Malayan Buff DIY EverStain\u2122 &amp; EasySeal\u2122 Satin Kit<br \/>\n1 Gal. ProWax Polish\u2122 Satin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chevron-down&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Products Used&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1738637551452-2e4007c9-3cf1&#8243;][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100589&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/concrete-cleaner-degreaser\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100582&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/acid-stain-resistant-spiked-shoes\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100761&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/hard-troweled-floor-pre-treatment\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100581&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/hard-troweled-floor-pre-treatment\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100584&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/acid-stain\/?product_code=DC-CAS&amp;variant_id=23203&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100579&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/acid-stain\/?product_code=DC-CAS&amp;variant_id=23207&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100596&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/sprayable-satin-finish-concrete-sealer\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100587&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/residential-concrete-floor-wax\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 0; height: 1px; background-color: #e6e6e6; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/l9koNLGY5eo?si=1cOdWa4JsYQA22Ny&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Ready to Stain? 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It&#8217;s a great way to make a space feel new without breaking the bank.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100752&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100753&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100754&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;100755&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chevron-down&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Details &amp; Tips&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1654139803992-f66fa907-64e1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Project Info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project Completed In:<\/strong> 4 day(s)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Estimate of Square Footage:<\/strong> 2000 sq. ft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project Description:<\/strong><br \/>\nWe are building a new shed house &amp; decided to stain our own floors! We absolutely love the look of our floors!! After all the hard work it has been a beautiful touch to our home!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\nThin coats of sealer!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct Colors Products Used:<\/strong><br \/>\n2 x g Gal. Coffee Brown EverStain\u2122 &amp; AcquaSeal\u2122 Gloss Mega Bundles<br \/>\n5 Gal. 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Armed with Coffee Brown EverStain\u2122, a good deal of patience, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/n\/buying-guide\/tape-buying-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gorilla Duct Tape<\/a>, they crafted a striking design that really stands out. 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It was between 6&#215;24 and 8&#215;24, we ended up doing 8&#215;24 so save us from having to do more lines, which brings me to the lines. Ashli and I had a science experiment with tape and which wouldn&#8217;t bleed through the stain under the tape, we tried 4 different types of tape and ended up on gorilla duct tape. I cut it down to \u00bc in the best I could. I measured out and chalked lines and we laid the tape down in the tile design. I used our coffee brown stain and went to town, staying up till 1 am due to having to neutralize the acid stain and clean it. Pulling up the tape was the most satisfying part due to being able to see no bleed through and all mostly crisp lines. I decided to leave the lines the natural concrete color so it would offset the dark brown well. After the second of sealer last night I can say I&#8217;m really happy how this came out!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\nTest test test, use a inconspicuous area to find out if you can do what you want. Take your time, and don&#8217;t wipe with straight lines, go in circles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct Colors Products Used:<\/strong><br \/>\n1 Gal. Coffee Brown DIY EverStain\u2122 &amp; EasySeal\u2122 Gloss Kit<br \/>\n1 Gal. 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It sat in its finished but unstained state for over a year before we finally decided to stain it! We knew we wanted a neutral look that wouldn&#8217;t argue with the exterior colors of the house, but that also wouldn&#8217;t clash with the cool-toned &#8220;blue&#8221; of the driveway pavers.<br \/>\nAfter two rounds of trial kits to find the best color for our project, we originally decided that we would want to lay an all-over stain of Malayan Buff, with accents of Coffee Brown. Once things began to dry, however, we thought it needed to be darker. So we went through with another (heavier) coat of Coffee Brown to achieve the look we were hoping for!<br \/>\nFinally after a few days of coating and dry time, we were able to seal and use!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Definitely take the time and money to invest in a trial kit. You will want to see the colors in person and in their final state, and how the colors will compliment the surroundings.<br \/>\n2. When using a pump-deck sprayer, be sure to begin each spray\/trigger-pull off your project to avoid splatter marks. And use small circular motions to help diffuse any areas that appear too concentrated as you are applying.<br \/>\n3. Use a two-man team if you can! Depending on your project, or look, it will be a lot easier to have one person laying down the base color while the second person is following with an accent color.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct Colors Products Used:<\/strong><br \/>\n1 Gal. Coffee Brown EverStain\u2122 &amp; EasySeal\u2122 Satin Kit<br \/>\n1 Gal. 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