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Staining Ugly Concrete Steps: Products & Prep

Concrete stains penetrate well. Home Depot carries brands (check local store). National sources: Scofield (scofield.com) and Stain-Concrete (stain-concrete.com). Clean, etch, test, apply, seal. Simple, transformative.

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