Q. I had my patio power washed and acid stained. The acid stain turned out horribly, very uneven, etc. I need to do something, and I can't afford to spend $3,000 to $5,000. My remaining budget is in ...

Many outdoor spaces require regular TLC, and the odds are, if you’ve ended up reading this guide, you want to learn how to stain a concrete patio yourslef. Most hardscapes like driveways, walkways, ...

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 ...

Recently, wife Carol told us about an attractive floor finish that she had discovered in a new local eatery. She said the floor was rich looking and was something she hadn't seen before. Curious, she ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...

From intricate residential patio work to decorative flooring to multi-hued columns in sports stadiums – plenty of today’s projects require contractors to use colored concrete. But how do you decide ...