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We may love our cars, but it’s doubtful many of us are in love with our driveways. For some reason, theseexpansive, bleached slabs of concrete manage to take over the front of our houses. But a new ...

Recently, we heard about an attractive floor finish called “acid stain,” which is applied directly over a previously unfinished concrete slab. It’s said to be easy to care for. Acid stain is not paint ...

If you haven’t noticed, concrete has become more fashionable in mainstream design. Although the use of colored concrete isn’t anything new or groundbreaking, the interest in concrete as a finished, ...

Q:I replaced one-fourth of a concrete driveway when a new water line was installed. That section is white, the older sections gray. It looks awful. If I paint the concrete, I can imagine chipping and ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Generally speaking, the more cement in the mix, the stronger the reaction you will get from chemical stains, producing more intense colors. Therefore, use straight cement mixes, such as a five- or six ...

Concrete stains can provide a rich and unique color to an otherwise plain surface, but staining concrete with traditional methods can be a daunting task. Using natural products such as iron sulfate or ...

Every house painting decision is tricky, and none is trickier than the question of whether to paint a concrete foundation or leave it a natural color. Most people avoid painting or staining a ...