Stained Concrete Floors in Austin, TX

Stained concrete floors add permanent color that penetrates the slab rather than sitting on top, so it cannot peel or chip. Acid stains create mottled, earth-toned movement and water-based stains offer a wider palette, both sealed for interior durability.

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Color that becomes part of the floor

Staining is not a coating. The color penetrates and reacts with the concrete, so it cannot peel, chip, or flake the way paint does. That permanence, combined with easy maintenance and no grout lines, is why stained floors have become a favorite for Austin interiors. See how the whole process works in our guide to how concrete staining works.

Acid stain and water-based stain

Acid stains react chemically with the minerals in the slab, producing variegated, marbled, earth-toned color with natural movement. Water-based stains carry pigment into the open pores and offer a broader, more uniform palette. Neither is better in the abstract; they suit different looks. Our comparison of acid stain vs water-based stain walks through the difference, and our color guide helps you choose a tone.

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Where stained floors work

Stained concrete suits living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and basements, and it shines in open-plan homes where one continuous surface makes a space feel larger. Our room-by-room guide covers each space, and a slip-resistant sealer additive adds traction in kitchens and wet areas.

Is your slab a candidate?

Stain needs bare, sound, porous concrete. Sealed or coated slabs must be stripped first, and severely damaged concrete may need repair or an overlay before finishing. Our guide on whether any concrete can be stained explains how to tell, and we confirm it during an in-person assessment.

Preparation and sealing

Preparation is what makes a stained floor last. We remove coatings and contamination, open the surface, and address cracks before any color is applied, as covered in how to prep concrete for staining. The sealer then locks in the color and sets the sheen, and it is refreshed periodically over the life of the floor.

Maintenance and longevity

Stained floors need only dust mopping and damp mopping with a pH-neutral cleaner, plus periodic resealing. See our guides on stained concrete maintenance and how long stained concrete lasts.

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We stain interior floors for homes and businesses across Austin and surrounding areas, as part of our full stained concrete services. We are fully insured and have completed more than 1,000 projects since 2012. Call (512) 909-5812.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Concrete floors colored with acid or water-based stain that penetrates the slab. The color becomes part of the concrete, so it cannot peel, chip, or flake.

Acid stain reacts chemically with the slab for mottled, earth-toned movement. Water-based stain carries pigment into the pores for a wider, more uniform color range.

Often, yes, if it is bare, sound, and porous. Sealers and coatings must be stripped first, and damaged slabs may need repair or an overlay.

Not when finished correctly. A slip-resistant additive is mixed into the sealer for kitchens, bathrooms, and other wet areas.

Dust mop and damp mop with a pH-neutral cleaner, and reseal periodically. No waxing or refinishing cycle is needed.

Years, when sealed and maintained. Because the color is in the slab rather than on it, it cannot peel, and resealing refreshes the protection.

It depends on square footage, slab condition, and the stain and sealer chosen. We provide free on-site estimates rather than generic pricing.