Concrete Stains & Colors
Have you ever thought about how great it would be to have a beautiful, natural-looking patio? Concrete stain and dye are the solutions - they will turn your stamped concrete patio into gorgeous, expensive-looking stone. Adding stains and colors is a great way to make your decorative concrete slab look more natural. The most popular process involves using acid or water-based stains or concrete dye. Depending on what finish you are trying to achieve, if done correctly, this should render your stamped concrete patio look like wood, flagstone, or fieldstone. If you want that done in your pool deck or driveway, leave it to our team of experts. We will transform your average-looking patio that would “wow” you and your neighbors. We have been servicing our customers all around DuPage and Kane Counties by providing them with the best products and unsurpassed customer service for years now!
Stamped Concrete Colors
Choosing the right color can help your concrete slab look natural and blend seamlessly with the surrounding area. Depending on what material you would like your concrete floor look like, here are some of the most popular color tones:
Gray Concrete Stains
This concrete stain mimics lighter colored stones to charcoal-dark stones. Depending on the style, these shades typically showcase modern minimalistic vibes.
Brown Concrete Stains
Brown is the obvious choice for wood stamped concrete. This concrete stain ranges from light tan to dark walnut.
Red Concrete Stains
If you want your concrete slab to have a subtle earthy tone, red shades are the popular choice. This tone ranges from light terra cotta to darker chestnut color.
Types of Stamped Concrete Stains
Acid-Based Concrete Stains
Acid-based concrete stains work by penetrating the surface and reacting chemically with the concrete to form a permanent bond. It uses a small amount of metallic salt dissolved in hydrochloric acid that reacts to the calcium hydroxide in the concrete. After this reaction happens, the stain will become permanent and will never wash away.
Water-Based Concrete Stains
This type of stain is a mixture of color pigments, water, or acetone to create the desired color. It can be applied using conventional spraying equipment, and it leaves no chemical residue.
Water-based stain does not rely on chemical reactions resulting in a more workable variety of colors and uniformity.
Concrete Dyes
Dye particles are smaller than acid-based or acrylic-based stains. It works by filling in the concrete pores making it hard to remove. Unlike stains, concrete dyes are not UV-stable, making it more suitable for indoor concrete floors.
LOCATIONS
We provide concrete installation and replacement services in most towns within Kane County and DuPage County, with some service Cook County. Don't see your town? Call us to see if we service your town.
Elgin
Algonquin
Carpentersville
South Elgin
East Dundee
West Dundee
South Elgin
Bartlett
Streamwood
Hanover Park
Barrington
South Barrington
Sutton
St. Charles
Geneva
Batavia
Wayne
West Chicago
Winfield
Wheaton
North Aurora
Aurora
Naperville
Lisle
Eola
Warrenville
Carol Stream
Glen Ellyn
Glendale Heights
Bloomingdale
Hoffman Estates
Schaumburg
Lombard
Villa Park
Elmhurst
Oak Brook
Downers Grove
Roselle
Medinah
Schaumburg
Palatine
Inverness
Arlington Heights
Rolling Meadows
Mt Prospect
Prospect Heights
Des Plaines
Elk Grove Village
Itasca
Wood Dale
Bensenville
Addison
Elgin
Algonquin
Carpentersville
South Elgin
East Dundee
West Dundee
South Elgin
Bartlett
Streamwood
Hanover Park
Barrington
South Barrington
Sutton
St. Charles
Geneva
Batavia
Wayne
West Chicago
Winfield
Wheaton
North Aurora
Aurora
Naperville
Lisle
Eola
Warrenville
Carol Stream
Glen Ellyn
Glendale Heights
Bloomingdale
Hoffman Estates
Schaumburg
Lombard
Villa Park
Elmhurst
Oak Brook
Downers Grove
Roselle
Medinah
Schaumburg
Palatine
Inverness
Arlington Heights
Rolling Meadows
Mt Prospect
Prospect Heights
Des Plaines
Elk Grove Village
Itasca
Wood Dale
Bensenville
Addison
Our company is build to handle most larger concrete installation and replacement work, such as driveways, large patios, garage floors and pool decks. When one of these services is ordered, we are also happy to add on smaller jobs with the bigger job, such as a stoop, step or walkway.
Yes. As long as it is a reasonably sized project, we will come to your home or commercial site to demolish and fully remove old patios, driveways, concrete parking lots and other concrete structures. We may be able to remove asphalt and brick pavers as well in most cases. Please call to discuss your unique project.
More About Us
Elgin Concrete Co. offers the highest quality installation and replacement services for your patio, driveway, porch, steps, sidewalk, floor, and pads. We have been serving the residents of DuPage, Kane & Cook Counties for decades. We service Elgin and surrounding areas. Whether you need concrete replacement, you need to finish a concrete project or you need new installation, we are the concrete company near you that can do the job right. We offer the most competitive value in the area and our workmanship cannot be beaten. We work with you from start to finish, ensuring that you are on board with the project and 100% satisfied with the finished product.
Mailing Address Only
Elgin Concrete Co. Driveway & Patio Contractors
60 S Du Bois
Elgin, IL 60123
847-262-4020
Operated by Soto Concrete Inc.