A lot of Lapoint homes have a back patio, front porch, or basement floor that’s perfectly solid but painfully plain. Tearing it out just for a better look doesn’t make much sense when the concrete itself is in good shape and has years of use left.
Concrete staining changes the color of the slab you already have. The stain penetrates the surface, so it won’t peel the way paint does, and the natural texture of the concrete still shows through. We clean the slab, repair small flaws, and apply either a reactive stain for mottled, stone-like color or a water-based stain for a more even, predictable shade. Once the color sets, we seal it to guard against foot traffic, weather, and the strong high country sun.
We know how Lapoint patios, porches, and farmhouse basements take color and how strong sun changes stain over time.
Grinders, pressure washers, sprayers, and quality sealers let us strip, clean, stain, and protect the slab in one project.
If your slab is too damaged or a garage floor needs something tougher, we'll tell you before you pick a single color.
We mask off siding, doors, and plants from overspray, rinse away residue, and leave your patio or floor clean.
Staining works best on concrete that sees feet and weather rather than tires and spilled fluids. Around Lapoint, that covers a lot of ground:
For garages and machine sheds that see oil and road salt every day, a stain usually isn’t tough enough on its own. We’ll steer you toward a better fit for those floors and save stain for the spaces where it really shines.
Reactive stains, often called acid stains, react with the lime in the concrete to create color. The result is mottled and uneven in a good way, with variations that look like weathered stone or tanned leather. Every slab takes the color a little differently, and the palette leans toward browns, tans, and soft greens.
Water-based stains settle into the pores without reacting, so the color comes out more consistent and the range is much wider. Charcoal, deep blue, warm red, and clean grays are all possible. If you want a specific shade to match your siding or trim, water-based is usually the way to go. We’ll show you samples of both before you decide.
The town took its name from a point of the Uinta Mountains that juts south, and that backdrop is worth keeping in mind when you pick a color. Earthy browns, sage greens, and warm grays tend to sit naturally against open fields, farm buildings, and the Uintas on the skyline. Bolder colors can work too, especially on a covered porch.
Strong high country sun will lighten exposed stain a bit over the years, and outdoor concrete always looks different than a sample chip held up indoors. That’s why we test a small, out of the way spot on your actual slab before staining the whole thing. You see the real color in real light before you commit.
Stain only colors what it can reach. Old sealers, paint drips, curing compounds, and grease all block it and leave blotchy, pale spots. Before any color goes down, the surface has to be stripped of coatings and cleaned thoroughly, and a good pressure washing for Lapoint patios and walks is usually part of that process.
We also fill small cracks and chips that would distract from the finished look. Stain doesn’t hide damage, so it’s better to handle it now. After a reactive stain, the leftover residue has to be neutralized and rinsed away before sealing, a step that’s easy to rush and costly to skip.
Inside, stained concrete gives you a warm, finished floor that handles moisture better than carpet and is easy to keep clean with a broom and a damp mop. Basement floors in older farmhouses are good candidates, as long as the slab stays reasonably dry.
Indoor staining pairs nicely with grinding. Polished concrete in Lapoint combined with a stain gives you rich color and a hard, glossy surface without a coating that might peel. We’ll protect walls and baseboards during the work and keep the space as clean as we can.
Stain gives you color, but a sealer is what protects it. Without one, outdoor stain fades faster and the surface soaks up dirt and water. Concrete sealing over the new color deepens the tone, adds a little sheen if you want it, and shields the slab from foot traffic and winter melt.
Outdoor stained concrete usually needs a fresh coat of sealer every few years, depending on sun and use. Indoor floors go longer between coats. Keep up with that, and the color stays rich instead of washing out.
We look at the slab's condition, old coatings, and cracks, and talk through the colors and look you have in mind.
Your free quote lists prep, repairs, the stain type and colors, sealer, and how long the area will be off limits.
We strip, clean, and repair the slab, test a sample, then apply your stain, neutralize it if needed, and seal it.
We walk the finished concrete with you, check color and coverage, and explain how to care for the sealer.
