What concrete stain means in Las Vegas
On a new pour the options are integral colour through the load or a hardener broadcast on the surface, both of which are decided before the concrete arrives.
On an existing slab the options are stain, dye or a tinted overlay, and all of them work with what is already in the slab rather than over it.
Two thirds of valley homes were built after 1990, so more often than not the slab already exists and the question is stain or overlay rather than integral colour.
- Thickness
- standard for the use
- Mix
- integral oxide pigment, dosed by weight of cement
- Ready to use
- cure evenly, plastic sheeting can mottle colour
- Typical cost
- adds $2-$4 per square foot
- Service life
- colour is through the slab, so wear does not expose grey
How concrete stain is put on
A new pour gets its colour specified with the concrete order, and the whole job has to come off the same batch at the same dosage.
An existing slab gets tested in an inconspicuous corner first, because the age, the previous sealer and any patches all change what the colour does.
Where an existing slab is too variable for a translucent colour to look intentional, a tinted overlay gives a uniform base and then the colour behaves predictably.
Whichever route, the sealer over the top is what carries the colour through the years, and outdoors that means resealing on a schedule rather than when it looks bad.
What concrete stain costs in Las Vegas, NV
Colouring a new pour is a small addition to the pour price. Colouring an existing slab is a project of its own, priced per square foot and much cheaper than replacement.
Colouring a new pour adds adds $2-$4 per square foot; colouring an existing slab is a project of its own and much cheaper than replacement.
Where concrete stain goes wrong in Nevada
The mismatch to avoid is expecting a stain on a twenty year old driveway to look like an integrally coloured new one. It will look like a coloured old slab, and that is a different thing.
Integral colour and 46 degree heat are a bad combination if anyone adds water on site to keep the load workable. That section stays lighter permanently.
Where we do concrete stain
We cover Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and the wider Clark County valley, including and 34 more areas.
Questions we get asked about concrete stain
Can I colour concrete I already have?
Yes, with stain, dye or a tinted overlay. It will work with the slab's existing variation rather than covering it.
What is the most durable colour method?
Integral colour in a new pour, because the pigment goes right through.
Do I have to seal it?
Outdoors, yes, and reseal on a schedule. The sealer is what protects the colour from UV and wear.
Get a free estimate
Tell us what you need. We answer the same day, the free estimate is on site, and nobody chases you afterwards.
Get a price for your concrete stain
Call (702) 966-9498 and we will come out, measure, and leave you a written quote. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation afterwards.