Stained Concrete
Acid stains and dyes put the color inside the slab, then a sealer takes the wear. We stain and seal interior floors, porches, patios and driveways across Greater Houston.
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A stained concrete driveway takes its color from the slab itself. Acid stain reacts with the lime in the concrete and turns the gray slab a mottled earth tone. Because the color is part of the concrete, it will not peel off under your tires. A clear sealer over the color handles the traffic and weather.
We stain and seal existing concrete driveways across Greater Houston, plus the walk, apron and steps that tie into them. Epoxy One has installed floor coatings here since 2008, and past jobs include an onyx stained driveway. Driveways are one part of our stained concrete floors work. The garage beside the driveway usually gets a coating instead, which is where epoxy garage floors come in.
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Stain suits a driveway because the color becomes part of the slab. It only reaches the top layer of the concrete, though. Tires and weather slowly wear at it, so the clear sealer over it serves as the wear layer. Keep the sealer in good shape and the color underneath lasts.
Stain also has limits to know before you pick it. Acid stain is translucent, so it will not cover cracks, patches, oil spots or rust marks. A dark stain can even make a crack stand out more.
A driveway with lots of cracks, a flaking surface or many patches is a poor fit for stain. We will say so at the estimate. A sound older slab can be stained with the right prep. That means cleaning, degreasing, crack repair and grinding where the surface needs opening up.
Acid stain comes in subtle earth tones. Our stain chart includes Copper, Bronze, Cocoa, Terracotta, Graphite and Onyx, among others. Gray, brown and black are some of the most common colors for driveways.
Because the stain reacts with each slab, no two driveways come out exactly alike. Wide color swings are normal, and the sealer makes them stand out more. You choose from samples at the free on-site estimate.
Acid stain is the usual pick outdoors, since sunlight can fade a concrete dye over time. One color is the simplest look, and each added color adds to the cost.
Because the sealer takes the wear, we match it to your slab. A film sealer deepens the color and adds gloss. A penetrating sealer soaks in with no shine and leaves the color as it is. Outdoor sealers also need to let moisture move out of the concrete, and we check the slab for moisture first.
Houston humidity and rain set the schedule. Moisture trapped under a film sealer can turn it white and cloudy, and rain on fresh sealer leaves spots. The slab has to be clean and dry, and dew runs heaviest in the morning. So the sealing day follows the forecast.
Strong sun yellows some lower grade sealers, so we use a sealer meant to stand up to UV. A glossy sealer on smooth concrete also gets slick when wet. For grip, we can add a slip resistant grit to the sealer as it goes on. On wet commercial floors, our anti slip floor coatings build grip with aluminum oxide or quartz.
Free, no-obligation estimates across Greater Houston, from Conroe to Alvin.
(281) 831-5656From the first call or text to the walk-through on the finished floor, here is how it goes.
Reach us at (281) 831-5656 and tell us about the floor. We book estimates on weekdays.
We measure the slab, look at its condition and run a moisture test. Then you get a quote for the system we recommend.
Pick the color and finish from samples. Options include full flake, solid color, quartz and metallic.
We diamond grind the slab and repair cracks and joints. A vapor barrier primer goes down when the moisture test calls for it. Then comes the base coat, the flake or pigment broadcast, and the clear topcoat.
Most garages are a two-day job, and a metallic floor takes about three days. We do a final walk-through and tell you when to drive on the floor.
Common questions about stained driveways across Greater Houston, from Conroe to Alvin. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.
Acid stains and dyes put the color inside the slab, then a sealer takes the wear. We stain and seal interior floors, porches, patios and driveways across Greater Houston.
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Full flake, solid color or metallic finishes over an epoxy base, topped with a clear coat. Most Houston garages are a two-day job.
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We coat backyard patios, covered patios, porches and entry steps with an epoxy base and a UV stable topcoat. Full flake is the usual finish, and grit in the topcoat adds grip when wet.
Learn MoreMore than 3.5 million square feet of floor coatings are down across Greater Houston. Four crews keep the schedule moving.
Epoxy, polyaspartic and polyurea come from one company. We match the build to your slab, your use and your schedule.
We look at the slab, measure it and run a moisture test before we quote. Quotes often come back within a day.
The work is backed by a written warranty. Ask us for the terms, and we stand behind the work.
Real reviews from real floor coating jobs on Google, garages to hangars.
These guys did my garage floor back in November, Pablo really knows the technical knowledge and recommend a vapor barrier to be put down first. 3 months in and it still looks brand new. Went with Folsom color choice. Super easy to work with and plan around the drywall crew. Highly recommended!
I work for a custom home builder in the Houston area and we have been using Xpedite Coating for many years on our garage epoxy floors. They are very professional and timely and always leave the site clean after they are finished. I would highly recommend them for your next epoxy flooring need.
I used Xpedite Coatings twice to finish my epoxy flake garage floor at 2 properties. This guy is professional at what they do. The crew came and finished the job in a timely manner. The results look great and price is competitive. Highly recommended.
Tell us about your floor and we will come out, look at the slab and price it. Call or text (281) 831-5656, or send the form and we will follow up.
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