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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Concrete is a tough surface, but because it is porous, it’s easily stained. Most spots are easy to clean if you know the steps. Here are a few things you can use to renew your patio, driveway or front ...

The standard house comes complete with a concrete slab for the patio. Most people never do anything beyond sweeping the slab or the occasional power wash to remove barbeque, beverage, and pet stains.

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 ...