However, concrete can be too new to acid stain. If you have a freshly poured patio, there are two metrics it should meet first. It needs to be at least 28 days old and completely one, consistent color ...

A. With acid stains, yes. With water-based stains, no - your water-based stain is going to be what it is. Now, if you have a lot of different admixtures in concrete, you can alter the color of an ...

This is a critical step in the acid staining process and cannot be ignored or the color profile will continue to morph over time. Both types of concrete stains require the use of a topical ...