Stained concrete flooring in Dublin CA - a color you've already seen on your floor
Tired of a plain gray slab? We prep the concrete right, stain it the color you picked and seal it in.
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Book a look at your concrete floor
Have your floor size handy, and we'll talk colors and check the slab in person.
Request an estimateWhat does staining a concrete floor in Dublin involve?
Stained concrete flooring puts color into the concrete slab you already have, so a plain gray floor in your Dublin, CA home or business comes out in rich, earthy tones or one even shade. Acid stains react with the concrete and bond to it, while water-based stains sit on the surface, and either one gets sealed when we're done.
Most people call Cornerstone Dublin Epoxy Flooring because they've got a bare slab in a basement, patio, living area or shop and want color without covering the concrete up. The price mostly comes down to the size of the floor, how involved the design gets and what's already on the concrete, since old paint, sealer or glue has to come off before any stain goes down. The schedule turns on whether the slab is new and still curing or already coated, and I'll lay out both in your written estimate once I've seen the floor.
How we handle stained concrete flooring
First we find out what's on the concrete. If your slab has been painted, sealed or glued, we strip it back first and I tell you that up front, because the stain maker's instructions call for removing all old sealers, paints, adhesives and coatings before staining, and that work belongs in your budget from the start. Then our crew cleans and preps the surface so the stain takes evenly, and we try your stain on a hidden spot so you see the real color before we do the whole room. Once you're happy with it, we stain the floor, rinse it and seal it so the color is protected.
Staining isn't the only way to get color and pattern from a floor. If you like the idea of stone or glass chips set into a ground, polished surface, terrazzo flooring is a different build worth comparing. Basements are a common place for stain because it goes right on the slab you have, and our basement flooring page covers that space, where one maker says the ground under the slab should drain well so moisture doesn't build up underneath.
Stained concrete flooring in Dublin: permits and rinse water
The City of Dublin requires a permit for most construction and repair work, and its list of jobs that don't need one names painting, carpet and similar finish work but doesn't mention concrete staining. That leaves the question open for a staining job, so we check with the city before work starts. If a permit is needed, we take care of the paperwork as part of the job.
Rinse water is the other thing we watch here. Homes and businesses across Alameda County connect to local waters through the storm drains in every neighborhood, so stain residue and rinse water don't get hosed down the driveway. Our crew collects it and gets rid of it the way environmental rules call for, and it's a fair question to ask any contractor you're considering. We handle it the same way on jobs in San Ramon and Pleasanton, where we see plenty of the same garages, patios and older coated slabs that need stripping before they'll take color.
Why call us for stained concrete
I look at every floor myself
I come out to see every job in person, and our crew does the prep and the install. The person sizing up your slab is the one setting the plan for it.
In business since 2017
I learned concrete on my dad's jobs before I was old enough to drive, and I opened this business in 2017. That's why I'd rather spend the time grinding and checking than rush to the color.
Licensed and insured on your job
We're licensed and insured. That's one less thing to sort out when you're comparing contractors for your floor.
Based in Dublin, working nearby
We're based in Dublin and work in cities across the Tri-Valley, the East Bay and nearby. If your city isn't listed on the site, call and ask.
- Phone
- (925) 230-5014
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
- Location
- Dublin, CA 94568
The color you end up with depends on the slab under it, so the first step is me seeing yours. Call or send the form with your floor size and whether the slab is new or already coated.
Get a written estimate for your stained concrete floor
We reply within one business day, and the estimate is free, done on site and comes with no pressure and no obligation. After you send this, I'll come look at your floor in person, and you'll get the estimate in writing.
- Phone
- (925) 230-5014
- Location
- Dublin, CA 94568
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
- Credentials
- Licensed and insured.
Frequently asked questions
How much does stained concrete flooring cost in Dublin, CA?
Staining existing concrete floors across the US usually costs about $3 to $15 per square foot, including labor. Where your floor lands depends mostly on the design, since intricate multi-color patterns cost far more per square foot than a basic one-color floor, and on whether old coatings have to come off first. I'll look at your floor and put your number in writing.
How long does a stained concrete floor last?
National figures put a stained floor at 5 to 20 years with regular maintenance. That upkeep means waxing or sealing every 1 to 3 years, so count it as a repeat cost when you're comparing flooring. Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How do I choose between acid and water-based concrete stain?
Go with acid stain if you want earthy, marbled tones that make the floor one of a kind, and water-based if you want an even, exact color in almost any shade. If you want concrete that still looks like concrete, I lean acid. If you're matching a paint or cabinet color, water-based is the safer call.
Who can pull a permit for concrete staining in Dublin?
In Dublin, the property owner can get a permit for any work done on the property. As covered above, staining isn't on the city's no-permit list, so we check first, and when a permit is needed, we take care of the paperwork as part of the job.
How long do I have to wait to stain a new concrete slab?
One stain maker's instructions say concrete should be fully cured for 28 days before staining. If you're pouring a new patio or floor, plan the stain for after that wait, and we'll set the date once the slab has had its time.
Which sealer makes stained concrete color look deeper?
One stain maker says solvent-based sealers show deeper color than water-based ones, and a gloss finish shows deeper color than satin. If you'd rather have a softer, lower-shine look, satin is the trade-off, and we'll talk through which fits your room.
Other floors worth a look
Terrazzo Flooring
If you want a decorative floor with speckled stone or glass chips instead of tinted concrete, terrazzo gives you that look with a completely different build.
Basement Flooring
Planning to finish the space downstairs? Our basement page walks through the floor options for a below-ground slab, including stain, and what each one asks of the concrete.