Thursday, March 22, 2012

Outdoor Areas Enhanced By The Use Of Concrete Stain

By Petra Berg


Nothing will add more to your warm weather entertaining than a patio and outdoor kitchen area. Concrete stain can be used for any kind of outdoor home improvement. You can match an existing patio when pouring a new outdoor kitchen. This popular application is also called etched or colored. Homeowners like the stained look for outdoors with its natural looking earthy soft colors.

The concrete takes on the color and tone of any chemicals used because it is a porous substance. Decorative contractors use acid-based chemicals to construct these home improvements. One example is, using the technique to pour a new patio, or porch and steps.

The area surrounding a swimming pool must be sturdy and long-lasting. However, there is no reason it cannot be attractive as well. The area can assume a customized look, mimicking marble, leather or granite. The acid becomes a permanent part of the swimming pool area. Weather conditions, hot or cold, do not cause any damage to this hardy application.

In addition to the available soft colors, brighter ones are now being developed. Imagine how good a bright floor would look in a basement recreation room. There will never be anxiety over a relative spilling his drink. There will never be the need to shampoo carpeting again.

A patterned and acid stained application results in an attractive floor for the entryway to the home. It is also beautiful on the stairway landing. It can be designed to mimic the look of granite for kitchen counter tops.

A large expanse of driveway is both sturdy and elegant when this technique is used. Many homeowners are installing a complete outdoor kitchen. Concrete stain can be used to match or complement an existing patio. In addition to having an outdoor recreation area in which to cook and entertain, you can increase the assessed value on your home.




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