Direct Colors Reviews
40 Product Ratings and Reviews
4.8
Overall Star
Rating
Stained - 09/07/2021
The stain overall is good, just not sure what is the point in having 'black' and 'charcoal' as choices when in order to get the concrete anywhere near black, it took so many applications. Let black be black and the lighter greys be lighter. I would have thought two coats of black stain would get it quite dark, but not really. Other than that, I am pleased with the process and outcome after a second gallon was purchased and applied
Matt - 08/31/2021
I ordered Aztec brown to re-stain a patio that was previously brown but had faded. I cleaned and power washed it a week before. The stain went on fine and recolored the patio. However, the color is more like redish purple or maroon. It's fine for my back patio. However, I was also going to redo my front walk. This color will not work at all for the front walk. Disappointed the color was so far off from the pictures on the website.
Marceia - 07/25/2021
We had a old stamped concrete slab that was a faded brick red color...it was just plain ugly! I figured I'd have to go pretty dark to cover the red. I chose to go with Yukon Gold and Aztec Brown. I brushed on both colors in random blocks. I was surprised how well the Yucon Gold covered. I was not as impressed on the Aztec Brown coverage-allot of red still pulled through. In the end I'm pretty satisfied with the end result!!! I would love to share my pictures but I don't see the option to do so.
Rich - 06/21/2021
If the smoothness if worn off the stamped concrete you will not get the original effect using this product. Color will be blotchy and inconsistent.
Rich - 07/14/2020
Used two gallons chocolate to freshen up my 12 tear old ribbon on my driveway, sidewalk/porch. Pressure washed to prep and that was it. Applied at 4:1 ratio with stain and allowed to dry 5 hours and then reapplied 2nd gallon of stain. Waited 6 hours then applied 1st coat of solvent based satin sealer. Came back next morning and applied 2nd coat of sealer. Looks a little darker than I thought but overall looks much better. Will see how it holds up after a few years! Nice product.
James J - 06/29/2020
Easy to apply. Applied the stain overexisting stamped and stained concrete driveway accent. It did not appear to enhance or color the concrete. However, once i applied the sealer the color popped and dried to an attractive antiqued finish that looks better than the original finish.
06/29/2020 - NC
Fast, easy, with good instructions about application. Ordering process is simple and direct. Products arrived on time and in great shape.
Stephen B - 06/25/2020
Excellent experience. Fast delivery
06/25/2020 - MS
Great product with fast delivery
Richard E - 06/20/2020
good product sprays well, pigment will plug up sprayer tip and gun must keep shaken.
06/20/2020 - WA
Easy navigation of the site
Jason W - 06/15/2020
Correct color and delivered on time.
06/15/2020 - TX
Correct color and quick delivery
Donald H - 06/08/2020
Great product. Easy to apply. Worked great.
06/08/2020 - GA
Tried out the Sample order and very impressed with the results. Easy application and very good looking. Thanks for a great product.
Diane - 06/07/2020
Very easy to use. Dries fast. Be patient because it looks very dry until you seal it, then it comes to life! Our stamped concrete looked very orange and faded, so we wanted to "brown it down". We used Café Royal and gave the edges 2 coats to darken it more. My husband and I did it ourselves and it sure made us proud! We look like pro's!!!
Jim B - 05/28/2020
worked as promised best concrete stain on the market. Finally a product that delivers on the promises they make. I bought a gallon to try and will be back for more and that's a promise.
05/28/2020 - OH
easy system
Mark F - 05/28/2020
Received the products very fast. Used the antiquing stain and the solvent based satin sealer to renew our patio and it looks great. Hoping it lasts this is the first time I have used this product.
Kelley M - 05/23/2020
Just started but loving it so far!
05/23/2020 - CA
Excellent service
Alicia - 05/20/2020
The antiquing concrete stain is amazing! Gave my textured concrete a facelift. Easy to use product for a DIYer. Completed 1000 sq ft in 2 days.
Jacqueline Z - 05/15/2020
Gave the stamped concrete the best face lift!
Buzzy P - 04/27/2020
Been staining concrete for over 20 years and my fellow concrete pro buddies have told me about Direct Colors for over a decade but I kept buying from the same company for years. With COVID it seems like you’re the only company that has the products I needed (guess cause you manufacture them). Ordered this stain, along with many other products for two new jobs. Now I feel like a big fool…. I can’t believe the quality of your products compared to what I’ve been using for years. Not only is the price great but now I understand what my buddies meant when saying use Direct Colors, its all professional grade, and the end result will help me land more jobs. I’m now a believer and will only purchase your products from now on.
04/27/2020 - FL
I'm disappointed in myself for not using your products 15 years ago. Now I'm hooked!!!
Larry H - 01/13/2020
Great product for restoring my pavers. A little pricey but the only product I tried that worked.
01/13/2020 - FL
A little pricey but great product
Jason E - 11/26/2018
We did the floor using Liquid Colored Antique Concrete Stain and DCI Water Based Sealer over the weekend. It looks like a pro came in and did it. The cost savings was $1000’s. We will be posting the video in a few weeks on youtube. It’s in editing and production now. We did not receive any discount or free material from Direct Colors. Nor would we except them. You are getting a true DIY review. As of now it looks like a $7,000 floor. We are very pleased.. thanks again.
Jayne - 09/13/2018
I finally have my patio together. I cannot explain in words how much your support helped my husband and I fix our first failed attempt with the acid stain. If you recall, my concrete was previously acid etched so the acid stain did not react. You directed us to try the Liquid Antique Concrete Stain which we did and this magical stain color came out perfectly matching the tone of my brick that we wanted. Thank you again so much and I hope you can use these pictures for your site and spread them like wildfire because you guys are awesome!
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