Concrete stain does more than simply add color. Rather than produce a solid, opaque effect like paint or colored coatings, stains permeate the concrete to infuse it with rich, deep, translucent tones. Depending on the color and application techniques used, the results can mimic anything, including:
Even when treated with the same staining product, no two concrete surfaces will look the same due to environmental factors, such as composition, age, surface porosity, and texture. Some stain manufacturers use terms such as “antiqued” or “variegated" to describe the distinctive look. It’s this variability, rather than uniformity, that gives stained concrete its broad appeal and permits an infinite array of special effects.
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