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Finally, Del Col applied Arizona Polymer Flooring's Polyurethane 250 acrylic urethane sealer to finish the countertop. "The acrylic urethane enhances the color, and we use it every time we use an acid stain," Del Col adds. – KJ

At a Glance
Company:
M.A. Del Col Color Impressions
Dublin, Ohio
DelColConcrete.com
Decorative Services offered: Stamping, staining, integral color, embossed concrete, microtoppings, concrete countertops, overlays.
Key decorative products and equipment: L.M. Scofield stains and integral colors; Brickform stains; AmeriPolish Dye-N-Seal; Stampcrete stamps, colors and releases; Arizona Polymer Flooring sealers; enCounter countertop mix, integral colors and stains; Buddy Rhodes countertop mix, colors and stains; Flex-C-Ment overlay mix; electric drum and handheld mixers; air grinders and polishers; 50- to 1500- grit diamond pads; border stamping tools; hand trowels.

On the Job with Bontrager Concrete Specialties Inc.

Decorative concrete floors are a popular option for homeowners. "Staining is one of those things that can go basically anywhere, and a stained floor - interior or exterior - is a popular option," says Kevin Bontrager, president of Bontrager Concrete Specialties Inc. Recently, Bontrager Concrete completed a stained garage floor the homeowner wanted "spruced up."

Before applying any stain, Bontrager always power washes the floor to ensure a clean surface. "With water-based stains you need to be more aware of the surface prep," Bontrager says. "You want to make sure your surface is open to receive it."