Lubbockscape provides concrete staining in Lubbock, TX 79424 for homeowners who want a patio, walkway, driveway or pool deck to look finished without tearing it out. We clean and prepare the surface, apply acid or water-based stain, and seal it with a UV-stable sealer made to handle West Texas sun.
| Acid (Reactive) Stain | Water-Based Stain | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Chemically reacts with minerals in the concrete | Pigment penetrates and bonds to the surface |
| Look | Variegated, mottled, marble-like | More uniform color |
| Color range | Earth tones: browns, tans, greens | Wide range, including grays, blacks and brighter colors |
| Result predictability | Varies with each slab | More predictable |
| Best for | Natural stone look on patios | Matching a specific color; driveways and modern designs |
Check for cracks, old sealers, oil stains and moisture issues, then pressure wash and degrease.
Strip or grind old sealers, paint or coatings; fill cracks where appropriate (stain won't hide them, so we set expectations first).
Test a small spot so you see the real color, then apply one or more coats and neutralize/rinse for acid stain.
UV-stable sealer, with slip-resistant additive on pool decks and walkways.
Intense UV breaks down cheap sealers. We use UV-stable sealers and recommend resealing exterior concrete about every 2 to 3 years.
Blowing dust can settle on wet sealer. We watch the forecast and avoid applying sealer on high-wind days.
Stain and sealer need moderate temperatures to cure properly. In summer we work early in the day, and in winter we avoid days near freezing.
New concrete should cure about 28 days before staining.
Total area to be stained and sealed.
Old sealer removal and any crack repair needed.
Number of colors and scored patterns.
Sealer type and slip-resistant additives.
Concrete staining is a popular upgrade for plain builder patios in 79424, 79423 and 79416, and for faded or patched older slabs in central ZIPs like 79410, 79411 and 79412.
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Send photos of your patio, driveway or pool deck. We'll check the surface and recommend the best stain and sealer.
Call (877) 556-2252