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Stained Concrete

Concrete is a wonderful product. Not only is it the literal material that is holding up infrastructure around Albuquerque, NM, it is also the substance that forms the strongest components in the home. The moment you see a slab of grey material, your mind will immediately register what it is and subsequently ignore it. What if there was a way to no longer ignore concrete, but then use it to add beauty and functionality to the floors of any home, office, or commercial building?

That is the very reason why you and everyone in Albuquerque, NM should be looking at concrete staining. You don’t have to put vinyl or wood on the floors as everyone else does. Instead, you can stand out with the beautiful colors and patterns possible with a concrete stained floor. These work great in areas such as:

  • walkways and patios, 
  • kitchen countertops instead of marble, 
  • vertical surfaces such as the walls in your bathroom, the lobby, walls in your home, and even the fireplace. 
Staining the concrete in your home can be done in one of two ways.

The Acid Stain

Concrete is a very strong alkaline mixture. To get some beautiful stains on it will require the help of a very strong acid. To get those beautiful patterns, brindles, and works of art into the concrete that is on your floor, this method will rely on a mixture of metallic salts that are soluble in acid, some water, and of course, hydrochloric acid. 

Basic chemistry, really. The acid will work on the concrete to make it easy for the metallic salts to seep into the concrete. It is these salts that are responsible for the color that you will get on the concrete. Once the stain sets into the concrete, it becomes a permanent fixture. There is absolutely no chance that it will fade away or peel.

With this method, we at Zia Decorative Concrete will be able to etch various earth tones onto your concrete. These colors are usually terra cotta, a variety of tans and browns, and the soft blue-greens you get from natural stones. 

The Water Based Stains

Well, a stain is a stain. It doesn’t matter where it is coming from. In this case though, you want the stain to become a part of the concrete for as long as that concrete is in existence. In a similar manner to acid stains, water-based stains penetrate the concrete to leave a stain that is non-removable.

The best part about water-based stains is the fact that they come in a variety of hues. From black and white to the vibrant hue you have in mind and they can range from translucent hues to opaque ones. Seriously, the choices here are aplenty.

Why Us?

It should be noted though, handling concrete stains in Albuquerque isn’t something you watch on YouTube and attempt to handle yourself. This is especially true for acid stains which when not handled properly, and with the correct equipment, can become quite bothersome to deal with. This is why you need the services of a top concrete decorator to handle the job for you. There is no one better in Albuquerque than ZIA Decorative Concrete to handle the job in a professional manner. 

With over 20 years of experience dealing with concrete decorations, we definitely know a thing or two about what it takes to bring out the best quality concrete stains in whatever place you want to use them for. 

It is not this knowledge that has kept us in business all these years. Plenty of other contractors can do the same. The thing that sets us apart is our dedication to providing quality service to everyone who comes to us. The masterpieces we create can easily be soiled by how we treat the people who commission us to do them. To ensure you will always well up with pride when you look at your beautiful stained concrete, we have put customer satisfaction at the top of the list of services we will be rendering to everyone. We have made it our business to be the hand that brings out the art that your mind will have come up with. 

This is just the beginning of what is possible when we put our heads together and let our artistic sides do the talking. If you would like to know more about our services, pick up the phone and give us a call now!

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If you are looking to transform your front yard or completely redesign your nation then ZIA Decorative is the company for you. 

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If you want to know more about how we can help you get your project started, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (505) 261-8974. Our team of experts will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide you with the free estimate you’ve been looking for. From our friendly and helpful staff to our high-quality service, you can be sure that you’re in good hands with ZIA Decorative Concrete.
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