Staining decorative concrete is not only aesthetically pleasing but it can also be environmentally friendly. Although there is no one-size-fits-all stain for every decorative concrete job, water-based ...

I sat down with John Reynolds, director of technical services at Solomon Colors to talk about the difference between acid- and water-based stains, common problems, and get some advice on applying ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Any concrete staining project starts with surface preparation.

Q. Is a water-based stain as good as an oil-based stain on pine molding? When applying the prestain conditioner and the stain itself, is it best to use a brush or cloth? Is there a waiting period to ...

Only a few days are needed for young boys to claim a part of a new home as their own. The basement became a hockey arena for this writer's young boys when the family moved into a new home in January ...

We may love our cars, but it’s doubtful many of us are in love with our driveways. For some reason, theseexpansive, bleached slabs of concrete manage to take over the front of our houses. But a new ...

Q: Is a water-based stain as good as an oil-based stain on pine molding? When applying the prestain conditioner and the stain itself, is it best to use a brush or cloth? Is there a waiting period to ...

W.R. Meadows' new premium-grade, clear, water-based concrete curing compound delivers outstanding performance while ...

Q: We live in a new community where houses are still going up and red clay is on all the streets. During last winter’s storms, we tracked snow mixed with the clay onto our concrete garage floor. Where ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Before you start, gathering the necessary materials and prepping ...