Florida Concrete Creations

 

                                     

              

Malay Tan       

Buckskin suede tone with caramel marbling

 

            

 

Vintage Umber Stain  

Rich earthy brown

 

 

 

              

Black Stain       

Tortoise shell black with brown marbling

 

 

              

Aqua Blue Stain     

Soft blue patina with undertones of green

 

 

              

English Red Stain            

Terra cotta with rust and soft brown hues

 

 

              

Golden Wheat Stain 

Amber hued undertones 

 

                                                                                                           

              

Green Lawn Stain           

Soft grey green resembling aged Italian marble

 

 

         

Cola Stain        

Reddish brown resembling old leather

 

 

Other colors available.

 

 

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Because of concrete's porous qualities and neutral tone, it is the perfect blank canvas for topically applied color. Using acid-based chemical stains, decorative concrete contractors have been able to achieve rich, earth-toned color schemes resembling natural stone, marble, wood, or even leather, giving a completely custom look to cement floors, concrete driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks, concrete walls and more.

Most acid stains are a mixture of water, hydrochloric acid, and acid-soluble metallic salts. They work by penetrating the surface and reacting chemically with the hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) in the concrete. The acid in the stain lightly etches the surface, allowing the metallic salts to penetrate more easily. Once the stain reacts, it becomes a permanent part of the concrete and won't fade, chip off, or peel away. Like stains for wood, acid-based stains are translucent and the color they produce will vary depending on the color and condition of the substrate they are applied to. Each concrete slab will accept the stain in varying degrees of intensity, creating natural color variations that bring character and distinction to each project. What acid stains don't offer is a broad color selection. You'll mostly find them in a limited array of subtle earth tones, such as tans, browns, terra cottas, and soft blue-greens. But newer products on the market such as water-based penetrating stains and water- and solvent-based concrete dyes are greatly expanding the artist's palette with colors ranging from soft pastels to vivid reds, oranges, yellows, and purples.  We use the highest quality acid stains to provide a beautiful, unique, and durable floor that will amaze you.