From intricate residential patio work to decorative flooring to multi-hued columns in sports stadiums – plenty of today’s projects require contractors to use colored concrete. But how do you decide ...

Two thousand years ago throughout Central and South America, ancient Mayan engineers cooked limestone and created one of the first forms of hydraulic cement. That cement was the foundation of the ...

Convenience Products, maker of SEAL-KRETE brand products, introduces new Concrete Colors semi-transparent stains for concrete surfaces. SEAL-KRETE Concrete Colors are available in four pre-mixed ...

A common question readers ask is how to add color to concrete. It makes sense. A lot of people dislike the drab gray color of concrete. So, people ask me about painting garage floors, steps, patios ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...

If you’re ambitious and don’t mind risking a less-than-professional finish, pouring a concrete slab or backyard patio may be a viable do-it-yourself project. But after looking at the finished product ...

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This video shows an easy DIY concrete staining project using Valspar Concrete Stain and a Wet Look Sealer to achieve a rich, ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? -- Cindy R. Dear ...