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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Concrete floors typically don't need as much attention as others ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: We live in a new community where houses are still going up and red clay is on all the streets. During last winter’s storms, we tracked snow mixed with the clay onto our concrete garage floor. Where ...