Stained Concrete Flooring in Walnut Creek CA - color that comes from your own slab
Bare gray concrete that looks unfinished? We stain it so the slab itself takes on rich color, then seal it for everyday living.
Will stain work on my concrete floor, and how will it look?
Stained concrete flooring in Walnut Creek, CA puts color into the concrete you already have, because acid stain reacts with minerals in the slab instead of sitting on top like paint, and a slab that reacts well comes out rich and one of a kind.
Most people who call about stain have bare concrete they'd rather show off than cover, in a basement, a converted garage or a room where the carpet just came up. Not every slab reacts the same way, and some newer concrete mixes take stain weakly, unevenly or barely at all, so I make sure you're expecting a floor that's yours alone rather than a match for a sample photo.
The price mostly moves with the size of the floor, how much prep it needs before it'll take color and which stain you pick, and old sealer, coatings or cracks add work. The schedule turns on whether a new slab has finished curing and whether the floor is dry enough, which I check when I come out, and your written estimate gives you the price for your own floor. In California, coloring concrete falls under the state licensing board's concrete related services classification, so it's fair to ask anyone you talk to about their license. We're fully licensed and insured.
- Works on bare concrete in basements, garages, living areas and patios once any old coating is off.
- Color is unique to each slab, from mottled, stone-like tones to softer and more even shades.
- Each job ends with neutralizing, cleaning and sealing so the stained color is protected.
What happens after you call about staining your floor
I look at every floor myself before anyone talks price, because the slab decides what's possible. Here's how a stained concrete job runs, from your first call to the walk-through at the end.
You call or send a message
Tell us which room it is, roughly how many square feet and how old the slab is. We get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I look at your slab
I check the floor for moisture, old coatings and cracks, then walk you through what I see and which stain and prep fit it. You'll know before I leave whether your slab is a good candidate.
You get a written estimate
It spells out the prep your floor needs, the stain we'd use and the price for your floor, so you know exactly what you're paying for. Nothing gets scheduled until you say yes.
We prep, stain and seal
Our trained installers do the work with me on site, starting with prep and finishing with the sealer. Before we pack up, I go over the finished floor with you so you can see how the color came out.
Stained, polished and coated concrete floors up close
These photos show the kinds of finishes our trade puts on concrete, from mottled stain to solid coatings. Use them to point out what you like when I come out to look at your floor.
A glossy gray-and-white flake-coated garage floor extends to the driveway, where a silver pickup truck is parked.
Gray flake epoxy floor in a commercial washroom with sinks, partitions, and a floor drain.
Close-up of a glossy epoxy floor coating with dense black, white, and gray decorative flakes.
Speckled epoxy floor in a large industrial interior with gray walls and exposed metal framing.
Close-up of a multicolored flake-coated floor beside a black threshold and orange garage door.
Close-up of a gray, black, and white flake-coated floor with glossy reflections and visible seams.
Get a written estimate for staining your concrete floor
Send the form or call (925) 433-7858 with your floor's size, its age and your water test result, and we'll reply within one business day. The visit to look at your slab is free, with no obligation.
(925) 433-7858Common questions about stained concrete floors in Walnut Creek
These are the questions I hear most when I'm standing on someone's slab. The answers draw on what stain makers and cost guides say, and on how we handle the job here.
How much does stained concrete flooring cost in Walnut Creek?
Across the US, staining an existing concrete floor usually costs about $3 to $15 per square foot, including labor. That's the market's range, not our price, and acid stain can cost more per square foot than water-based stain, so your choice of stain shapes where you land. Your written estimate gives you the figure for your own floor.
How do I know if my concrete floor will take stain?
Sprinkle some water on the floor, and if it soaks in, the concrete can usually take stain. If it beads up and sits there, the surface is too smooth or still sealed, and stain won't stick until the floor is prepped. Tell me how your test went when you call.
How long does a new concrete slab need to cure before it can be stained?
One stain maker says a new slab needs to cure, or set, for 30 days before you stain it. The same maker estimates 2 to 3 days to stain, neutralize and seal a floor once it's ready. If your slab was just poured, we plan the date around that wait.
How often does stained concrete need to be resealed?
One cost guide advises resealing stained concrete every 1 to 3 years to head off early cracking and damage. That makes resealing a repeat cost worth planning for after the first job, and our concrete sealing service covers it.
How do I check my concrete floor for moisture before staining?
One acid stain maker says to tape a piece of plastic over one square foot of floor and pull it up the next day. If the floor under it is wet, that maker says it shouldn't be stained and sealed yet. I check for moisture on every visit as well.
Is acid staining safe with kids and pets in the house?
Yes, as long as the room has good airflow and pets and children stay away until the sealing is finished, which is what the stain maker calls for. We'll talk through where everyone will be during the job before we start.
Stained concrete flooring in Walnut Creek and nearby cities
Walnut Creek's no-permit list names painting, not concrete staining, so I check with the city's building staff before we start and tell you what I find. We're based here and work across nearby cities like Lafayette and Pleasant Hill.