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Innovative Concrete Engraving specializes in chemical staining and engraving that creates a one of a kind floor that cannot be duplicated. Each concrete surface will accept the stains differently based on chemical makeup, age, porosity, mix design, texture, ambient conditions and initial color of the substrate. The stains react chemically at the surface, penetrating and leaving unique permanent color effects. This is a stain, not an overlay or slurry mixture, it will never peel, crack, or chip.
The process of concrete engraving & staining involves the following:
• The perimeter of the concrete is edged to remove any dirt or grass from the surface.
• The concrete is thoroughly cleaned. All grease spots, oil residue, paint stains, etc. are neutralized and pressure washed.
• The concrete is acid etched if needed to provide a bond for the stain to the concrete.
• Cracks, if any, are repaired. (Though sometimes cracks are left in the concrete, which produces and aged brick or stone look)
• The penetrating concrete stain is applied.
• The design of your choice is engraved into your existing concrete.
• The job site is cleaned up.
• The sealer is applied

Stains & Sealants

Acid Stains
Acid Stain is not paint or a type of coating agent; rather, it's a coloring process involving a chemical reaction on a cementitious material. The color affect is unique to each stained surface and cannot be duplicated with other materials. A solution made with water, acid and inorganic salts, reacts with minerals already present in the concrete, and the result of this reaction is color. It works very well on new or old concrete. Acid Stain is a very durable product if properly protected with sealer or wax, and it can be applied to both interiors and exteriors. Acid stained interior floor surfaces are quickly replacing those areas where carpet used to be the norm.
What makes Acid Stain so attractive? Acid Stain gives concrete a mottled, variegated, marble-like look. Acid stained floors won't chip or crack like tile. The stain becomes part of the surface and is fade resistant, abrasion resistant, and won't peel. Stained surfaces are striking in appearance and add an artistic approach to flooring. The stain creates uneven, variegated and translucent color effects.
Many unique designs are possible. To achieve a special color effect, two or more stain colors may be intermixed before application or applied one over the other while wet. Deeper colors can be produced by using the same stain for two or more applications to the surface. The options on what look to achieve are limited only by one's imagination.

Pigmented Stains
Pigmented stains actually bond with concrete to form a tough shield. Because of this bonding process, concrete coatings will not fade, peel, or flake and they will maintain their attractive appearance for many years to come. Pigmented stain is the ideal finish designed to ad deeply penetrating protection and long lasting beauty to concrete surfaces such as driveways, patios, walkways, and garage floors. These concrete stains are highly resistant to abrasion. There are different pigmented stains applied to exterior and interior surfaces.

Concrete Sealers
We use an acrylic sealer formulated for use on interior and exterior vertical and horizontal brick, stone, and concrete.
• Features:
• Seals and protects.
• Provides a durable, glossy finish.
• Crystal clear, non-yellowing.
• Resists water, oil, gasoline, pool chemicals, UV rays.
• Protects from heavy traffic and hot tire pick up

Recommended uses:
• As a protective sealer for interior and exterior concrete surfaces, sidewalks, patios, and driveways.
• As a decorative glaze on masonry walls, cement block, flagstone decks and walls, brick, and other cementitious materials.

Concrete Staining & Engraving requires very little care, maintains its beauty, and the patterns and designs are guaranteed for the life of the concrete. Whether your application is residential or commercial, our engraving process is a sound property investment!

Concrete Engraving
• Concrete engraving is not a topping, the design is in the concrete not on it.
• The engraved pattern is guaranteed to last the life of the concrete.
• The engraving process is fast, clean, and leaves your surroundings undisturbed.
• Ordinary concrete can be remodeled to look like brick, tile, polished marble, flagstone, fieldstone, ashlar slate, cobblestone, geometric designs, corporate logos, or themed designs. Classic circular, arched, or straight patterns that look either brand new or with a long history can be engraved into existing concrete.
• Concrete engraving is for new or existing concrete surfaces.
• Provides a unique, economical, and low maintenance home improvement.
• Oil drippings and other stains wipe right off an interior or exterior surface.
• Resists surface scratches, tire marks, shoe marks, etc.
• Weeds cannot grow between these patterns and designs.
• These brick, tile patterns, or other designs can never come loose