Stained concrete flooring in Pleasanton CA - color tested on your own slab
Plain gray concrete you're tired of looking at? We stain it a rich, varied color and seal it to the depth you want.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
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Is stained concrete right for my floor?
Stained concrete flooring in Pleasanton puts color into the concrete floor you already have, then seals it, so a plain gray slab becomes a mottled, varied floor that no other floor quite matches.
Most people who call about stain have a concrete floor that's solid but plain, in a family room, a basement or a garage, and they want color in it without covering it up. The price mostly depends on how much has to come off before the stain goes on, like oil, old sealer or patches, along with the size of the floor and the sealer you pick. The schedule depends on that same prep and on how soon the slab is ready. I'll look at your floor and put the price in writing, and if you'd rather keep the gray and just make it shine, polished concrete may suit you better.
How we do stained concrete flooring
I start by cleaning the floor and stripping any oil or old sealer off it, and we grind where something won't come off, because stain can only color concrete it can reach. I check the slab for moisture, then we try the stain in a spot nobody will see, since stain is permanent and every slab takes it a little differently. Once you've seen that test and like it, we stain the room, rinse it and seal it with the sealer you picked with us, because the sealer decides whether the color reads deep or soft.
Stain isn't the only way to get color and pattern into a floor. If you want stone or glass chips set into a polished surface, look at terrazzo flooring, and if the slab you want to stain is in a basement, read about basement flooring first, since those slabs come with their own moisture questions.
Epoxy or solvent-based sealer for deep color
One stain maker says these sealers give a deep, brilliant look, so they suit a room where you want the color to be the first thing people notice. Pick this when you want the mottling to read strong.
Water-based sealer for a softer look
The same maker says water-based sealers give a more toned-down look. They suit a room where you want the concrete to stay quiet and the color to read muted.
What changes a stained concrete job in Pleasanton
In Pleasanton, permits to alter a building come from the city's Building and Safety Official. The city's list of work that doesn't need a permit names painting, carpeting and similar finish work but doesn't mention concrete staining, so we check with the city before we start, and if a permit is needed we take care of getting it.
Staining makes rinse water, and one stain maker's instructions say all of it should be collected and disposed of properly. The city's guidance is that wash water, and any water that isn't just rain, should go to your home's sanitary sewer cleanout, the capped pipe outside that leads to the sewer line, which most homes have. So we collect the rinse water and send it there instead of letting it run off. Most of the slabs we stain here are older interior floors with a few oil spots or an old sealer on them, and we see the same thing on jobs in Dublin and Livermore.
Why Pleasanton homeowners call Artisan Epoxy Flooring of Pleasanton for stained concrete
I look at your slab myself
I come out to look at the job myself, and I run the crew that does the work. The person who saw your oil spots and patches is the one deciding how to prep them.
Licensed and fully insured in California
We're licensed and fully insured. California's contractor license board defines a concrete contractor as one who forms, pours, places, finishes and installs flat and other concrete work, so it's fair to ask any crew about their license before they touch your floor.
Prep-first floors since 2021
We've done coating and concrete floors since 2021, and we're known for checking and prepping the slab before anything goes on it. Stain shows every oil spot and patch left behind, so that time pays off on this job more than most.
Stain can't be undone, so the first step is a look at your slab. Send us a few details or call (925) 209-2459.
Request a quoteGet a written price for staining your concrete floor
We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free and on site, with no obligation. After I look at the slab and talk through stain and sealer with you, you get the price in writing.
What happens after you call about stained concrete in Pleasanton?
I come out and look
When you call or send the form, I come out myself to look at the slab and ask how you use the room. That's when I find the old sealer, oil and patches that change the prep.
You get it in writing
You get a written estimate that covers the prep, the stain and the sealer, so you know what the job costs before anything goes on the calendar. Once you pick your system, we set the date around testing and prep.
Our crew does the work
Our own crew does the prep, the stain and the seal, with no one handed the job partway through. At the end I walk the finished floor with you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does stained concrete cost per square foot in Pleasanton?
Staining an existing concrete floor usually costs about $3 to $15 per square foot across the US, labor included. That's a national range, and where your floor falls in it mostly depends on how much cleaning and stripping it needs and which sealer you choose. I'll give you the price for your floor in writing after I've seen it, and we take jobs in Pleasanton and the cities around it.
How do I know if my existing concrete floor can be stained?
Most existing concrete floors can be stained once they're properly cleaned and stripped of any oil or sealant on the surface. Stain soaks into bare concrete, so anything sitting on top keeps it from taking evenly. When I look at your slab, I'll tell you what has to come off and whether stain is a good fit at all.
How long does a stained concrete floor last, and what upkeep does it need?
A stained concrete floor lasts about 5 to 20 years with regular upkeep, which means waxing or sealing it every 1 to 3 years. Reaching the long end of that range depends on keeping up with the waxing or sealing. Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Will my stained floor match the sample I see?
Not exactly, because every slab takes stain a little differently and a sample board or photo isn't your concrete. One stain maker advises sampling the stain on the actual floor so you can see your own result before the full job, which is why we test a hidden spot first.
How long does it take to stain a concrete floor?
Staining usually takes 1 to 3 days, drying time included, and it can start only once the concrete is fully cured. If your slab is new, you'll wait for it to finish curing, then plan on the room being out of use for those days.
Can I stain the concrete floor in my basement in Pleasanton?
Often you can, but only if the slab is dry, since one stain maker says a floor that's wet under its moisture test shouldn't be stained and sealed. That maker's test is to tape plastic over one square foot of floor and pull it up the next day. If your basement floor is wet under the plastic, I'll go over other basement flooring options with you.
Other floors worth a look
Terrazzo Flooring
If you like how stained concrete varies across a room but want stone or glass chips set into a polished surface, terrazzo gives you pattern in a different way.
Basement Flooring
When a basement slab shows moisture or the room needs a floor that handles damp better than stain and sealer, we'll help you pick a system that suits it.
Pleasanton, CA
Get your concrete floor stained right
When you call or fill out the form, tell us the floor's rough size and whether it has an old sealer on it, since that decides how much prep comes first.