Decorative Concrete Staining from Portland’s Specialty Coatings

What Is Concrete Staining, and Why Should I Consider It?

Are your residential concrete floors no longer aesthetically appealing to you? Rather than cover the costs to install new flooring, you can stain old concrete to achieve the fresh look you desire. Updating concrete is a breeze with concrete staining from Portland’s Specialty Coatings. Staining concrete floors offers you an attractive, durable finish with many eye-catching colors to choose from in our vast product inventory. We can even help you create a customized stain color to enhance any concrete surface. Get a free concrete staining quote from Specialty Coatings today at (503) 610-0306!

Preparing Your Concrete Floors for Indoor Concrete Staining

Concrete staining works well in kitchens, living rooms, garages, home offices, entranceways, patios, and anywhere else your home features concrete surfaces. To prep your indoor concrete floors for staining, you should first see if they’ve been sealed. When you pour water over the concrete surface, does it bead up or soak right through the concrete? If it beads up, you have a sealer that will need to be stripped from the surface before you can begin staining. If your concrete floor has a wax build-up, you’ll want to apply a floor wax remover before you start staining. We also recommend picking out a test strip to see how the floor will look once the stain’s been applied before applying it to the entire floor. This way, you can still change your mind if the stain color looks different once it’s been applied. Once the stain’s been applied, you’ll need to let it sit the recommended amount of time. You may wish to consider sealing the stained concrete afterward to preserve its new attractive finish for many years to come.

Benefits of Concrete Staining to Update Your Concrete Floors

There are many benefits of concrete staining you should consider when updating your concrete floors:

• Extra Protection – Concrete staining offers an added layer of sealing and protection to your concrete floors. It can also reduce your concrete’s surface temperature by as much as 50 degrees, meaning you can enjoy walking across your concrete floors barefoot even during the summer!
• A Work of Art – Turn your concrete floors into a decorative work of art with concrete staining. There are many unique color and design options available to complement your style!
• Easy to Clean – Stained concrete floors are easy to care for with a damp mop or broom.

Comparing Epoxy Floor Coatings vs. Stained Concrete Floors

Staining concrete floors is enticing to many of our residential customers at Specialty Coatings. If your concrete floor is in relatively good shape, concrete staining may be more cost-effective than applying an epoxy floor coating. However, if your concrete floor is cracked or uneven, concrete staining won’t help you hide that fact. Applying an epoxy floor coating may be your best bet to refurbish the surface. When you call us for an estimate, we’d be happy to take a look at your flooring and make a recommendation.

Maintenance Tips for Your Stained/Decorative Concrete Floors

Maintenance for stained/decorative concrete floors is convenient when compared to other types of flooring. You can reduce the amount of dust and debris that gets tracked throughout your home by adding floor mats or rugs on top of concrete floors. Always clean up spills as quickly as you can, but you should avoid using harsh cleaning products that contain ammonia or bleach. However, running a damp mop with a pH-neutral cleaning product over a concrete surface is usually effective. Concrete floors don’t trap allergens the way carpets do, making them an excellent choice for those with pets or small children present in the home. Investing in a concrete sealer will also help your floor look its best.

Get a Concrete Staining Estimate in the Portland Area

Learn more about concrete staining when you contact Portland’s Specialty Coatings. We usually tell interested customers to view our gallery to get a better feel for what we can do to transform their concrete floors. From water-based epoxy floor coatings to concrete staining, we offer many options to suit your preferences and budget. No matter which option you choose, one thing’s for sure. You’ll love the way your concrete floors look and feel once we’re done with them!