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Yukon Gold Project Gallery: Outdoor Concrete Staining Masterpieces

From patios to driveways, witness the golden touch of Yukon Gold stain revitalizing spaces. Discover inspiration for your next outdoor makeover.

By Justin Richardson

Golden Renewal: Michigan Pool Deck Transformation

From harsh winters to scorching summers, this Michigan pool deck got a luminous makeover with Yukon Gold EasyTint™. With dedicated sealing and a splash of color, the backyard gleams anew! 🌟🍂

A faded stamped concrete pool deck, showing signs of wear and weathering
Faded stamped concrete pool deck, showing signs of wear and weathering
Two female customers diligently applying the Yukon Gold EasyTint second coat to a stamped concrete deck
Hands-on Transformation: Dedicated homeowners rolling out the rich Yukon Gold EasyTint for a vibrant second coat on their stamped concrete deck
Weathered pool patio with darker spots under rugs and furniture
Worn pool patio with damage from harsh elements
Revitalized pool patio with Yukon Gold EasyTint™
The refreshed pool patio transformed with Yukon Gold EasyTint™
A faded stamped concrete deck, showing signs of wear and weathering
Before: The stamped concrete deck, once radiant, now reveals the wear of time
Revitalized stamped concrete deck, freshly stained, showcasing rich and renewed colors
After: The deck springs back to life, its stamped concrete gleaming with a fresh stain

Project Info:

  • Project Completed In: 3 day(s)
  • Estimate of Square Footage: 1400 sq. ft.
  • Project Description:
    Our Michigan pool patio takes a beating with winters, wind, rain and salt pool water. We used direct color 5 years ago using tinted sealer with a clear coat top and it held up, more so under rugs and furniture as you can see in the darker spots on the before pic. We had done a darker stain then but the patio gets to be around 130 degrees in peak summer days, so we picked Yukon Gold this time for a warmer still brown, less dark option. We applied 2 coats of EasyTint tinted sealer on separate days and the 3rd day we used the EasySeal clear satin coat. Without a sprayer, we rolled and filled in the stamped concrete with 3/8 in paint rollers and paint brush for those hard to reach spots. This application took two people a total of 20 man hours for the area we had. We used 10 gallons of tinted sealer and about 3 gallons of clear sealer to coat. I am beyond thrilled with the result and feel like I have a brand new backyard again!
  • Personal Tips:
    If you don’t have a good sprayer, we found the sealer just clogs and wasn’t worth the time spent, which is why we rolled it and also didn’t have to worry about over spray. 18 in rollers were great at getting more area done quickly and if your patio gets too hot and your coat gets too thick, you will have bubbling, but to me, it’s always better looking than the original anyway.
  • Direct Colors Products Used:
    EasyTint™ Colors Trial Kit (Yukon Gold, Tweed, Cafe Royale)
    2 x 5 Gal. Yukon Gold EasyTint™ Satin
    5 Gal. EasySeal™ Satin
    2 x 16 Oz. OxiGrip™ Slip-Resistant Additive
  • Other Products Used:
    Just paint supplies, rollers, brushes, sponges, rags, gloves, tarp
ProClean Degreaser
ProClean Degreaser™
Tinted Sealer Yukon Gold
EasyTint™Yukon Gold
Slip Resistant Additive
Slip Resistant Additive
EasySeal Satin
EasySeal™ Satin

Every image in this gallery depicts projects using our concrete stains, shared by actual customers. However, due to the semi-transparent nature of the stains, the end look will be influenced by your concrete’s original color and condition. Outcomes may differ. For best results, we advise a test patch on your surface before full application to ensure desired appearance.

Golden Drive with a Black-Tie Edge!

Jazz up your journey home with this refinished driveway! Boasting a smooth Resurface-It™ overlay, it’s stained in cozy Yukon Gold and framed with a sleek Black EasyTint edge. A warm invitation with a modern twist.

Concrete driveway stained with Yukon Gold Antiquing Stain and Black EasyTint
Concrete driveway stained with yukon gold Antiquing stain and black EasyTint tinted concrete sealer
Concrete Stained Driveway and Patio
Stained Concrete Driveway
ProClean Degreaser
ProClean Degreaser™
Spiked Shoes for Staining Concrete Floors
Spiked Shoes
Gray Concrete Overlay
Resurface-It™ Concrete Overlay
Yukon Gold Antiquing Swatch
Antiquing™ Yukon Gold
Black EasyTint Swatch
EasyTint™ Black
EasySeal Satin
EasySeal™ Satin

Sun-Kissed to Sun-Faded: Woodland Hills Revival!

From Mesa Buff to a sun-bleached hue, this Woodland Hills backyard seeks a rejuvenated splash of color! Tackling the decade-old stamped concrete, a DIY enthusiast is on the hunt for the perfect shade between Tweed and Wheat. Ready to trade generic store buys for specialized expertise, they’re all set to bring the golden Californian glow back to their yard!

A before photo showing a wide expanse of faded and colorless stamped concrete around a pool, fire pit, and extending to other areas of the backyard
A before photo showing a wide expanse of faded and colorless stamped concrete around a pool, fire pit, and extending to other areas of the backyard
Staining a Faded Concrete Pool Deck
During
Stained Stamped Concrete Pool Deck
Before Sealer
Stained and Sealed Concrete Pool Deck
After
An after photo showing the refreshed stamped concrete around the pool, fire pit, and other areas of the backyard, now stained with a rich Yukon Gold color and sealed with a satin finish
After the transformation: The backyard comes alive again with the rich Yukon Gold Antiquing™ Stain and a satin finish from EasySeal™

Project Info:

  • Project Completed In: 7 day(s)
  • Estimate of Square Footage: 2000 sq. ft.
  • Project Description:
    This was my first experience staining and sealing outdoor stamped concrete. After doing a little research online, I found Direct Colors. Their website was easy to navigate with all the resources and products necessary to get the job done. I emailed them for a project consultation and received a response the very next day with the answers to all my questions, along with the links to everything I needed to get the job done. I wanted to stain and seal approximately 2,000 sq ft of stamped concrete in my backyard that had faded over a 10-year period. I immediately ordered the Direct Colors sample kit and decided to go with the Yukon Gold Antiquing Stain and the Solvent Based Acrylic Satin Concrete Sealer. Prior to staining and sealing, I power washed the concrete, making sure it was completely clean. As soon as that dried, I was ready to apply the first coat of stain. Considering this was my first time staining and sealing concrete, the project went quite smoothly and I was extremely happy with the overall results. I was a little reluctant to use the pump sprayer at first, as I thought I would end up putting too much on and wasting a lot of product, so I decided to apply the stain and sealer with a nap roller, around the pool and fire pit area. After finishing that section, I decided to use the pump sprayer to finish the rest of the concrete starting by the big tree in my pictures and ending at the gate, on the other side of the house. Glad I did, because using the pump sprayer vs. the nap roller was like night and day. The amount of area I covered using the nap roller, I did in a fraction of the time using the pump sprayer. The whole project took me about 7 days, where I probably spent 4 of those days working and the rest, allowing the stain and sealer to dry.
  • Personal Tips:
  1. Buy a pump sprayer. The time it took to spray the stain and sealer vs. rolling with the nap roller was like night and day.  (Important Note: If you have acetone based dyes in your stain or sealer, buy a pump sprayer that’s acetone resistant, otherwise the acetone will ruin the sprayer hose, seals and gaskets.)
  2.  Surface preparation is extremely important when it comes to your final overall look
  • Direct Colors Products Used:
    EasyTint™ Colors Trial Kit (Wheat, Tweed, Yukon Gold)
    2 x 5 Gal. Yukon Gold EasyTint™ Satin
    2 x 5 Gal. EasySeal™ Satin
    2 x 16 Oz. OxiGrip™ Slip-Resistant Additive
  • Other Products Used:
    2300 PSI power washer
    Paint Stripper for concrete
    Paint brush
    Scrub brush
ProClean Degreaser
ProClean Degreaser™
Spiked Shoes for Staining Concrete Floors
Spiked Shoes
Yukon Gold Antiquing Swatch
Antiquing™ Yukon Gold
EasySeal Satin
EasySeal™ Satin

Golden Mélange: A Drive & Walk Delight!

Take a step on the sun-kissed side! This driveway and walkway are artistically mottled with a 50-50 blend of Yukon Gold and Goldenrod, creating a luminous and textured journey from curb to door.

A stained driveway showcasing a mottled look from a blend of Yukon Gold and Goldenrod Antiquing stains
Before the House: A driveway delightfully dappled in a sunny blend of Yukon Gold and Goldenrod
A stained walkway exuding warm tones with the unique mix of Yukon Gold and Goldenrod Antiquing stains
To the Door: A walkway warmed with the inviting mottled hues of Yukon Gold and Goldenrod
ProClean Degreaser
ProClean Degreaser™
Spiked Shoes for Staining Concrete Floors
Spiked Shoes
Yukon Gold Antiquing Swatch
Antiquing™ Yukon Gold
Goldenrod Antiquing Swatch
Antiquing Goldenrod
EasySeal Satin
EasySeal™ Satin

 Multi-Colored Paver Driveway Transformation with Portico™ Paver Stains

Explore this impressive project where a customer brought their paver driveway to life with a mix of five different Portico™ paver stain colors: Driftwood, Aztec Brown, Khaki, Terracotta, and Yukon Gold. Each paver was individually stained and edged with Driftwood. The final touch? A gloss EasySeal™ to bring out the vibrant hues. The striking result? A driveway that mirrors the color palette of the porch.

staining concrete pavers: before staining, applying stain, finished stained pavers, and sealed
A faded, lackluster paver driveway in need of a color refresh
Before: An uninspiring paver driveway yearning for a colorful makeover
Multicolored paver driveway with Aztec Brown, Driftwood, Khaki, Yukon Gold and Terracotta concrete stains
A vibrant, multi-colored paver driveway after staining with five different colors and sealing
Multicolored paver driveway, featuring a beautiful color design created with Aztec Brown, Driftwood, Khaki, Yukon Gold, and Terracotta concrete stain
Multicolored paver driveway, featuring a beautiful and earthy multicolored paver driveway with an earthy brown color design, achieved with the use of Aztec Brown, Driftwood, Khaki, Terracotta, and Yukon Gold Portico Stains on concrete pavers.
ProClean Degreaser
ProClean Degreaser™
Spiked Shoes for Staining Concrete Floors
Spiked Shoes
Portico Yukon Gold Concrete Paver Stain
Portico™ Yukon Gold
Portico Driftwood Concrete Paver Stain
Portico™ Driftwood
Aztec Brown Portico Swatch
Portico™ Aztec Brown
Portico Terracotta
Portico™ Terracotta
Khaki Portico Swatch
Portico™ Khaki
EasySeal Gloss
EasySeal™ Gloss

Honeycomb Pattern Concrete Pavers

If you have a concrete pavers patio, using multiple colors is certainly a way to create visual interest!

That’s exactly what was done here. Tinted concrete sealer in gold and Driftwood brown added some fun aesthetics to these hexagon pavers next to the garden.

Hexagonal concrete pavers in shades of brown and tan, forming a unique garden path
Intricate Pathway: Custom-colored hexagonal pavers guide you through a vibrant garden
Workers applying finishing touches to stained hexagonal concrete pavers in a garden
Craftsmanship in Action: Applying the final stain touches to enhance the rich tones of the pavers
Close-up of a wet circular patio design with hexagonal pavers stained in Driftwood and Yukon Gold
Completed circular patio with Driftwood and Yukon Gold stained hexagonal pavers surrounded by lush landscaping.
Tinted Sealer Yukon Gold
EasyTint™Yukon Gold
Driftwood EasyTint Swatch
EasyTint™Driftwood
EasySeal Gloss
EasySeal™ Gloss
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