Acid staining and dye staining concrete floors have long been the preferred finish for many loft and restaurant owners but more and more homeowners and businesses are finding that these custom floors are a viable alternative to hardwood, tile and carpet.

They're floors that are gorgeous, one-of-a-kind and extremely durable—because it's concrete!

Acid Stain color chart | Dye Stain color chart

		Scoring
		tiling/borders checkerboarding random stone not limited to predefined sizes
		Multiple colors
		checkerboarding high-contrast separate rooms layering
		Finishes
		high gloss/matte low traffic/residential (durable) high traffic/commercial (extremely durable)

There are basically two methods for staining. The first involves staining an existing concrete slab and the other involves applying a thin, cement overlay to the existing concrete. Both methods result in outstanding floors, however, there are some similarities and differences to choosing one over the other. The table below will educate you to both processes and should help you make a decision.

It's also important to note that acid stains are limited to earth-tone colors (with exception to blue and green) and dye stains have a much broader range of colors.

• Cost-competitive
• Multiple colors
• Extremely durable
• Low-maintenance
• Can be scored to represent tile and borders