Patios, driveways, interior floors
Concrete Staining in Las Vegas
Stain puts new color on a Las Vegas slab you already have, indoors or out. We clean it, sort out white rings and old sealer, test a spot, then stain it and seal it.
Call us(725) 502-1499
Mon to Sat, 7am to 7pm. Closed Sunday.
What a staining job includes
On the same visit we check for old sealer, look at any white marks, and point out cracks or patches that will still show through the new color.
Cleaning and prep
The slab is cleaned of dirt, grease and mineral film before any color goes on.
White-mark diagnosis
We tell you whether white marks are sprinkler rings or efflorescence, because each one is handled differently.
A test spot first
A small test in a hidden corner shows the real color on your slab before we commit.
Old sealer check
We look for an old sealer film first and plan how it comes off if it's there.
Sealer coat to finish
Every stained slab gets a sealer coat once the color has set and the surface is dry.
Your reseal window
You leave knowing when the next coat is due: every 1 to 3 years, by sun and wear.
Why does stained concrete blotch or show white rings?
White rings on stained concrete in Las Vegas are almost always caused by water. Our tap water is quite hard (16-17 grains per gallon, Water District figures) so every time the sprinklers go over it will leave minerals behind. After a summer this can cause white chalky rings. The other cause is efflorescence: salts brought up by moisture and left behind when it evaporates. As much of Las Vegas has gypsum and sulfate soils this provides an easy source. It's purely cosmetic and won't weaken the slab. Usually the color will look blotchy due to the sealer wearing away unevenly. Stained concrete will require a new coat every 1-3 years.
Edges by the sprinklers
Slab edges beside lawn or drip lines get wet daily, so hard-water rings collect there first.
Slabs beside damp soil
Where the ground next to a slab stays wet, moisture can carry salts up and leave efflorescence.
Indoor floor or outdoor slab: which stain job is yours?
Both jobs color an existing slab and both get sealed after. What changes is the prep, what the surface faces every day, and how you'll notice the reseal is due.
| What to compare | Indoor floor | Outdoor slab |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is | Bare slab under old carpet, tile or vinyl | Patio, driveway, walkway or pool deck, outside in the sun |
| Prep first | Old flooring and adhesive residue come off first | Dirt, oil and mineral rings get cleaned off |
| Daily wear | Foot traffic, furniture legs and the odd kitchen spill | Daily sun, sprinkler water, tires and foot traffic |
| White marks | No sprinkler rings; moisture marks are still possible | Hard-water rings and efflorescence both show up |
| Reseal timing | Every 1 to 3 years, set by foot traffic | Every 1 to 3 years, sooner in full sun |
Concrete staining questions from Las Vegas homeowners
These come up on most staining calls. Text us a photo of the slab and we can usually tell you what's possible.
What stains concrete permanently?
Nothing is permanent. Stain colors the top of the slab and outside in Las Vegas it will be exposed to the sun, water and wear every day. A coat of sealer will protect it however it will require a new coat every 1-3 years.
What is the cheapest way to cover a concrete floor inside?
Using the slab you already have usually takes the least material. Staining puts color and a sealer on the existing floor, with nothing new laid on top. Once the old flooring and adhesive are up, we look at the bare slab and tell you honestly whether it's a good candidate.
What sets the price of staining outdoor concrete?
We will price it based on your slab. The size, amount of cleaning, 1 color or multiple colors and the sealer coat will all affect the price. A simple single color patio would be the cheapest option. Text us a photo and approximate measurements.
What is the best stain for stamped concrete?
That depends on what's already on it. Stain on older stamped work is usually about bringing back tone that the sun has faded. We check the old sealer, test a hidden spot, and choose between acid and water-based color based on how that test actually reads on your slab.
Can you stain an older, weathered driveway?
Usually, yes. Plenty of older Las Vegas driveways are good candidates, and age alone doesn't rule one out. We clean it, deal with any white rings first, and tell you up front which cracks and old patches will still show once the color is on.
Will my HOA allow a stained driveway?
Many do, but check yours before we start. Southern Highlands, for one, lists stained concrete among its approved driveway materials, as long as it matches or complements the house. Other associations in the valley write their own rules, so get the color approved first and we'll give you the details to submit.
Is your stained patio fading or patchy?
Skip harsh scrubbing for now. Sweep it, keep sprinklers off it for a few days, and photograph the worst spots in daylight. Then call or text us the pictures.
Call us(725) 502-1499