How Stain and Sealer Work Together to Amplify Color and Protect your Patio

Intro

Is your plain gray patio cramping your style? It’s time to break free from the ordinary. With a touch of staining, your patio can become a showstopper. And guess what? Sealing the stained surface not only amplifies the colors but also adds a layer of armor.

Stain and accent stain introduce an array of hues that add depth and captivating patterns. These features come alive even more when sealed. Plus, the sealer isn’t just a pretty face – it shields your patio from the sun’s fading effects and potential water damage. The combo of finishing stain, accent stain, and sealer lifts your concrete patio’s aesthetics and resilience to the next level.

Don’t miss the color chart below, showcasing the exclusive hues from Grow for our valued customers. We’ll also help you understand the difference between stain and accent stain and show you how premium concrete sealer offers versatile advantages. Get ready to transform your patio into something extraordinary.

Concrete Stain: Chart of Available Colors

Stain

Stain will infuse a patio with a deep and satisfying wash of color. Concrete stain penetrates the surface of the concrete and has a translucency which enhances character and beauty of the patio. When combined with a similar accent hue and enhanced with sealer, the stain can add a three-dimensional effect of depth allowing you to look into the patio surface.

Custom Accent Stain

Accent stain is used mostly for specific stamp concrete patterns where the two-tone combination of integral hue and release powder are not enough. Accent stain adds an artistic polish to a finished patio as it is entirely applied by hand in order to create variation and interest.

Though expensive because it is applied by hand by an artist trained in the craft, accent stain can produce a wide variety of unique patio designs. These include variable board tones for wood plank stamp patterns, variable stone coloring for flagstone stamps, and our favorite: bedrock simulated hues for seamless slate stamp patterns. (Incidentally the same bedrock technique and seamless stamp overlay is used for most of our projects involving pond wall finishing.)

Patio Sealer

When working on a project many of the color choices (including integral, release, stain and accent stain) will not be evident until the very end of the project when the sealer is applied. This is because a quality sealer will deepen the tint and darken the shadow of every color used in the job. Sealer amplifies the contrast of the colors in your patio. It also adds sheen or heavy gloss depending on your preference. The sealer provides the contractor with an “ah ha!” moment where the patio literally transforms in front of the customers eyes from dusty workspace to brilliant outdoor living feature the moment it is applied!

In addition to finishing aesthetics the sealer protects the overlay from weather, spills and wear. The best sealers penetrate the masonry surface to provide long lasting protection. In addition to being outdoors and exposed to the elements, the best patios are daily-use high traffic areas of the home (often with an outdoor kitchen). Properly sealing your patio will ensure its longevity and maintain its pristine appearance.

Closing

So there you have it – the transformational power of stain and sealer for your patio is a sight to behold. From the infusion of color to shielding the surface from the elements, these two elements work hand in hand to elevate your outdoor space. Imagine relishing evenings on your patio, where the colors are vibrant and inviting. With stain and sealer, your once-ordinary patio evolves into an extraordinary haven.

Don’t hesitate to explore the potential of this dynamic duo for your own space. Whether you’re admiring wood-like patterns or indulging in the allure of stone-inspired hues, your patio’s possibilities are boundless.

Now’s the time to let stain and sealer weave their magic, turning your patio into a piece of paradise you’ll cherish for years to come.