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Stained / scored concrete

Acid-stained or water-stained concrete with optional saw-cut joints. Variable mottled finish; less expensive than full polish.

Cost tier

BUDGET

Cost / sqft

$4–$9

Install

specialty

Durability

premium

Maintenance

medium

Moisture

excellent

Cost notes

Reseal every 5-10 years to maintain finish.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: matte, satin
  • Color range: earth tones, warm browns, mottled
  • Visual weight: heavy

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: concrete, stained, industrial