Concrete is becoming more used as a decorative finish because of the durability and strength that concrete has. It also is a green material used now to make counter tops that can be acid stained to resembles polished stone such as marble with a variegate look, with less cost for materials. Staining concrete floors is an especially creative way to benefit from the durability and decorative possibilities of this material. Concrete staining is perfect for concrete floors and counter tops, A concrete acid stain is achieved not by using dyes or pigment based coloring systems, but a chemical reaction. Water is mixed with salts and acid is then applied to the concrete surface that will react to that specific concrete and later at the right time, neutralized by a basic solution of ammonia and water. A chemical reaction occurs with the existing minerals ( mainly lime) in your concrete, creating new colors on the concrete surface. Because of inconsistencies in the surface of concrete, this process creates an attractive, variegated appearance.

The resulting color has a thickness of about 1/16 to 1/32 of an inch. This type of staining is also considered a Green process and after polishing, the surface will achieve a Marble like appearance.