Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Any concrete staining project starts with surface preparation.

If you're looking to completely transform the look and feel of a concrete surface, then staining is the way to go. The process not only allows you to change the color of concrete but gives you the ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

We've just had a new patio & screened room poured. Has anyone done their own staining? The process seems fairly straight forward. I'm leaning toward paying someone else, as doing any fancy finishes is ...