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“We developed EZ Stain Premium with the goal of making it the quickest and easiest stain for concrete, masonry, stone, and pavers on all projects,” said Bert Adams, president of Glaze ‘N Seal.

Alternatively, you can purchase a DIY concrete stain kit for around $150 to $200, which comes complete with your stain, a sealer, gloves, goggles, a stain sprayer, spiked shoes and a sealer pump ...

Concrete Etch: If you decide to use an acid stain, use a concrete etch and cleaner to get the surface ready. After using the etch, use clean water to rinse off any residue.

Once the surface is dry, apply a concrete sealer. The sealer will protect the concrete and darken the stain, giving it a rich, finished look. — Have a home improvement question for the Fix-It Chick?

It works well on new or old concrete. Acid stain is a durable product if properly protected with sealer or wax, and it can be applied to interior and exterior surfaces.

STEP 6 Finish up by protecting the stained concrete with a sealer. Again, consult the product label; it's a good idea to use the manufacturer-recommended sealer.

Be forewarned that at $100 and up a gallon, concrete stain isn't cheap. Depending on the porosity of the slab, a gallon should cover from 150 to 250 square feet.

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His answer again was to seal it. We are, however, having it acid-washed in a couple of days and then stained with a solid stain. Hopefully, that will take care of the patio, for a while anyway.