Stained concrete flooring in Antioch CA - translucent color on the slab you have
Tired of a plain gray slab? We strip it, stain it and seal it, so it gets real color and still reads as concrete.
Is stained concrete a good fit for your floor?
Stained concrete flooring in Antioch puts color into the concrete you already have. Acid stain works by reacting with the slab, so you get a translucent color that lets the concrete's own character show through.
Most people who call us have a sound slab in a garage, patio or living area that just looks plain, and they want color without covering it up. The price moves with the size of the floor, how much old sealer or oil has to come off, how many colors you want and how the floor gets sealed. The schedule turns mostly on the concrete itself, because a new slab has to finish curing and an older one needs stripping first. You get your own figure in a written estimate once I've seen the slab.
What a stained concrete flooring job looks like with us
We start with the slab, not the color chart. Stain doesn't hide cracks or patches, so I walk the floor with you first and point out what will show, and we decide together whether stain is still the right call. If it is, our crew takes off any old sealer and cleans out the oil, because stain can't reach concrete that's sealed or greasy. Then we put the stain down in the colors you picked, rinse the floor once the stain has done its work, let it dry and seal it so the color is protected from foot traffic and spills.
Stain isn't the answer for every floor. If you want a decorative surface with pattern and stone built into it, terrazzo flooring is a new floor that covers what's underneath. For a lower-level room, our basement flooring work starts with the same look at the concrete and points you to stain or a coating based on what we find.
Why Antioch homeowners call Sterling Antioch Concrete Coatings for stained concrete
The owner sees your slab
I come out to look at your floor and write the estimate myself, and I run the job with our crew. The person who saw the slab is the one on site, so nothing gets lost between the estimate and the work.
In business since 2013
We've been doing floors since 2013, and most of what we've learned in that time is about the prep under the finish. Any floor looks good the day it's done, so that's where we put our time.
Licensed and insured on every job
We're licensed and insured. California's contractor license board lists coloring concrete and floor hardening treatment under one of its license classes, so it's fair to ask any crew you're comparing about their license.
Rinse water stays out of drains
In Contra Costa County, water that goes into a storm drain runs straight to creeks, bays and the Delta without treatment. We collect the stain rinse water instead of letting it run down the driveway, since the stain maker also warns that runoff can stain nearby surfaces and harm plants.
With stain, the slab decides more than the color does, so the first step is seeing yours. Call (925) 503-1069 or send us a message to set up a time.
Get a written estimate for your stained concrete floor
We reply within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation. I'll come out, look at the slab, ask how you use the space and give you a written estimate. It helps if you can tell us the rough square footage, whether the floor is indoors or out, and whether it has an old sealer on it.
What stained concrete can look like
Questions to ask before staining concrete
How much does stained concrete flooring cost in Antioch?
Across the US, staining an existing concrete floor usually costs about $3 to $15 per square foot, labor included. Where a floor lands in that range depends mostly on how much old sealer or oil has to come off, how much patching it needs and how many colors you want. I'd give you your own figure after looking at the slab.
How do I know if my existing concrete floor can be stained?
Most existing floors can be stained once they're cleaned and stripped, because any oil or old sealant on the surface has to come off first. Older, worn concrete, or concrete that's had a lot of running water over it, may show little or no reaction to acid stain. One stain maker offers a water-based stain as a substitute for that kind of concrete, and it also gives colors acid stain can't, so on a floor like that I'd want to test it first.
How long does stained concrete last?
Stain on a concrete floor usually lasts 5 to 20 years with regular care, which means waxing or sealing it every 1 to 3 years. The color sits in the concrete, so what wears is the seal on top, and keeping that up is what keeps the floor looking right. Count that resealing as part of what the floor costs to own.
Will concrete stain cover cracks or patches?
No, stain usually won't hide them. Acid stain gives a translucent color, and one maker says it isn't meant to hide surface blemishes or construction problems, so marks and patches tend to show through. If the flaws in your slab bother you, ask about a coating or an overlay at the estimate.
How long does it take to stain a concrete floor?
Staining usually takes 1 to 3 days, drying time included, and it can only go on fully cured concrete. For a new slab, one stain maker's guide says to let it cure at least 28 days for best results, so plan the project around that wait. An existing floor adds time up front for stripping and cleaning.
Do I need a permit to stain concrete in Antioch?
If any of the work is in the public right-of-way, such as a curb cut or a change to the driveway at the street, the city requires a separate encroachment permit from its Engineering Division. For questions about what your own project needs to submit, the city's Building Division answers them at (925) 779-7065. If I think your job calls for a permit, I'll tell you at the estimate and we'll settle who gets it before work starts, and if I'm not sure, I check with the building office first.
Other floors worth a look
- Terrazzo Flooring
If you want pattern and color built into the floor rather than stained into old concrete, terrazzo gives you a new decorative surface that hides what's below.
- Basement Flooring
For a downstairs slab, basement flooring starts with checking that concrete, then pairs it with a stain or coating suited to how you use the room.