I sat down with John Reynolds, director of technical services at Solomon Colors to talk about the difference between acid- and water-based stains, common problems, and get some advice on applying ...

.When it comes to imparting color on a concrete surface, understanding the product options is critical in order to achieve the finished look your customer desires. Dyes can be defined as a coloring ...

Q: My concrete sidewalk and driveway have large brown rust stains that I haven’t been able to remove. I tried bleach and a chemical remover to no avail. Can you help? A: Rust stains on concrete seem ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Known for being one of the strongest building materials, concrete is used in construction projects to form everything from buildings to ...

Concrete is tough. That’s why we use it for walkways, floors and driveways. Since the magic mud is porous like a sponge, it is susceptible to stains. Most stains can be removed with work, and you can ...

Q. Dark brown spots are appearing in areas of my concrete deck. They don’t wash away with soap and water. What causes these spots? A. The type of discoloration you describe occurs when tricalcium ...

Rust stains can sometimes be removed from concrete by scrubbing with a solution of four ounces of oxalic acid in a quart of water. Oxalic acid is sold in crystal or powder form at paint stores. Mop ...

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 ...

Q. I have a plowing company. Last winter while plowing, I left rust streaks on two properties. Though they are not very noticeable, they are noticeable. Do you have any ideas or solutions to removing ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's not completely unreasonable. You took the time and spent the money to apply a concrete sealer — perhaps on a driveway or garage floor — ...