Can you stain an existing concrete patio? Yes, but your concrete can’t be brand new! Any concrete surface you want to stain should be at least 4–6 weeks old and in good shape.

Staining a concrete patio is a great way to boost the appearance of an old concrete surface. Just like a fresh coat of stain on a deck, revitalizing the porous surface of your outdoor living space ...

If you want to add some color and life to a drab, gray concrete patio, spruce it up with paint. You can paint the patio to match the color of your home or provide an appealing contrast that helps ...

If your concrete patio is worn out, badly stained, and weather-beaten, don’t despair. There’s a simple, affordable way to restore patios to like-new condition, and it’s no more difficult ...

Q: We have a concrete patio around our pool that is about 30 years old, and I would like to stain it to give it some color and character. The area of the concrete is about 3,000 square feet. Is ...

Pour some stain into the paint pan and use your paint brush to cut in along edges and cracks. If you’re working with a pattern, use the brush to make your outlines or any areas that require ...

Most people avoid painting or staining a foundation because concrete is a material that needs no maintenance. One compromise is to stain the front, where the most concrete is exposed, and let the ...

Over time, concrete patios can begin to look a little worse for wear. Whether they are stained from that accident at your last BBQ party or cracked and chipped after years of entertaining outdoors ...

Q: My indoor patio was stained green with oil-based paint 68 years ago. I put on two coats of Valspar floor, deck and patio for concrete, but it's peeling. What do I do? A: Your question raises a ...

Concrete is a tough surface, but because it is porous, it’s easily stained. Most spots are easy to clean if you know the steps. Here are a few things you can use to renew your patio, driveway or ...