How to submit a winning DIY contest entry
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Every Month, we give you an opportunity to showcase your creativity and hard work. Participate by submitting 'BEFORE', 'DURING' and 'AFTER' videos and/or photos of your concrete projects made using Direct Colors materials. Each qualified submission (free from writting and watermarks) earns you $50 DC gift card. Plus, adding personal tips gives your entry an extra edge. So grab you smarphone, let your creativity flow,and stand a chance to win $250 cash along with DC gift cards!
Looking to boost your chances?
Watch our "How to Submit a Project" video and check out our infographic to learn the secrets of crafting a standout entry. Make your project shine and get closer to that $250 prize!
DIY Contest Monthly Winners
"Unfinished concrete poured in 1973 ... it turned out beautiful and I've completed several other projects for friends who have seen my work" DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Bryan G McDonald
"We wanted to finish our basement with a unique style. So my wife and I decided to utilize the new concrete as the finished floor using stain and sealer." DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Collin Lay
"Turned our detached garage into a tiny home and wanted to keep the concrete floors for an industrial feel but make them colorful and artistic!" DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Montana M.
"We are so happy with our DIY project that transformed our old fading 1980’s patio concrete into a fabulous marble looking masterpiece .." DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner Jie Du
"We installed a black concrete retaining wall in 2021. This is year before putting in plants, we decided to stain again ..." - DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Natasha Hill
"This was the second of two patio projects. The products we used with very helpful guidance of Heather were excellent and last year's project weathered well through this past winter ..." DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Gary Reach
"I call this project “basement redo”. I call it this because this is my second attempt staining my concrete basement floor, each time using your products...” DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Michael H.
"The process was tedious but also satisfying as I began to see the once faded stone become vibrant again" DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Dustin Boren
"The stain will be much richer after sealing and if sanding is necessary..." DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Lindsy Rose
"We had such a great experience with your products--we were feeling so disappointed when the concrete company poured the new section of our patio and it was so mismatched!." DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Susan Hughes
"When we discovered Direct Colors, we were so excited to see the number of choices and looks we could achieve with a small budget." Jun '23 Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Madison Schlager
"Vibrance Dye was the perfect solution for enhancing the beauty of the raw floor while maintaining the integrity of the material" DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Joseph Ewing
"I originally was drawn to the acid wash floors but chose ColorWave for the convenience but applied it somewhat like an acid wash with the wet on wet multiple colors." DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Melissa Lonergan
“Watch the video tutorials, they are a huge help! Be patient on your steps to get the best results.” DIY Contest Winner
$250 Cash Winner - Dara Starr
Enter our monthly contest now for your chance to win $250 cash and DC gift cards. Just submit BEFORE, DURING and AFTER videos and/or photos of your project - there's no limit to how many you submit. As long as you submit qualified project videos and/or images (without writing and watermarks on them), you'll get a $50 DC gift card! Personal tips are a plus. All you need is a concrete project, some Direct Colors materials, and a smartphone!
