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ment flooring and other substrates. The
results are limited only by the creativi-
ty of those involved in the stained con-
crete process. Because of concrete’s
porous qualities and neutral tone, it is
the perfect blank canvas for topically
applied color. To keep exterior stained
surfaces protected, apply a new coat
of sealer every year or two, or as nec-
S t a i n e d essary. When you begin to notice that
water no longer beads up on the sur-
C o n c r e t e face, it’s time to reseal.
Upgrading your backyard with a deco-
rative concrete patio is also an invest-
ment that will provide many years of
taining concrete is one of the enjoyment while improving the look
most popular applications for of your landscape. Concrete is easy
transforming concrete slabs. to maintain and can stand up to the
SOften referred to as colored harshest of weather conditions. Unlike
concrete, homeowners, designers and paving stones, you won’t have joints
builders are drawn to stained concrete between units where grass and weeds
because of the unique outcome that can sprout. And unlike wood, concrete
can be achieved combining colors, won’t wrap, rot or require periodic
application techniques, etc., on ce- staining.
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