Colored & Stained Concrete in Huntsville, AL
Huntsville Superior Concrete transforms ordinary concrete into stunning custom surfaces with professional coloring and staining services throughout Huntsville and North Alabama. We offer integral color, acid stains, and water-based stains that add personality and visual appeal to driveways, patios, walkways, and interior floors.
Our color specialists create unique effects ranging from subtle earth tones to bold contemporary hues. Huntsville Superior Concrete is fully licensed and insured, delivering UV-resistant color that won't peel, fade, or chip like painted surfaces.
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Unlike paints and coatings that sit on the surface, our coloring methods penetrate or integrate with the concrete itself. This creates permanent color that resists UV fading, won't peel or chip, and maintains its beauty for decades.
From natural stone tones to contemporary color palettes, we help you select hues that complement your property's architecture and landscape design while providing the durability concrete is known for.
Integral Color
Color mixed directly into wet concrete provides uniform hue throughout the slab. This method offers consistent color that can't wear off and is ideal for driveways, walkways, and high-traffic areas needing durable coloration.
Acid Staining
Acid-based chemical stains react with concrete to create unique, variegated color effects that resemble natural stone or aged leather. No two applications look identical, creating one-of-a-kind floors with organic, translucent beauty.
Water-Based Stains
Water-based stains offer a wide range of consistent colors from earth tones to vibrant contemporary hues. Safer to apply than acid stains, they provide predictable results and can be layered for custom color combinations.
UV-Resistant Finish
All our coloring methods resist UV fading far better than paints or coatings. Sealed properly, colored concrete maintains its appearance for 20+ years outdoors with minimal maintenance or touch-up required.
Why Choose Our Color Services?
Successful concrete coloring requires understanding surface preparation, application techniques, and how different concrete mixes react to stains. We properly prepare surfaces, test application methods, and use proven products that deliver consistent, lasting results.
Our experience with acid stains means we can predict and control the variegated effects to create the look you want—whether that's subtle earth tones or dramatic multi-color patterns. We're artists working with chemical reactions to create beautiful, permanent finishes.
Our Color Application Process
1. Color Selection and Testing
We discuss your vision and show color samples. For existing concrete, we may test application in an inconspicuous area to verify how your specific concrete reacts to stains and ensure you love the results.
2. Surface Preparation
We clean concrete thoroughly, removing dirt, oils, and previous sealers that prevent color penetration. For new concrete, we ensure proper cure time before staining. Proper prep is critical for even color absorption.
3. Color Application
We apply stain using sprayers, rollers, or brushes depending on desired effect and surface type. Acid stains are neutralized after reacting. Water-based stains may be layered for depth. Application technique creates final appearance.
4. Cleaning and Neutralizing
For acid stains, we neutralize the surface and remove residue to stop the chemical reaction. All excess product is thoroughly cleaned away, leaving only the color that has bonded with the concrete.
5. Sealing and Protection
We apply quality sealer to protect the color and enhance its richness. Sealing prevents staining, makes cleaning easier, and intensifies color vibrancy. Your colored concrete is ready for use once sealer cures.
