Staining concrete block

[sparkey]

I have an older wash that I need to do some masonry work on. I need to replace an entire section of concrete blocks. Unfortunately the original blocks are colored and not available any more. I was thinking of using concrete stain to match the blocks as close as I can. I have no experience with concrete stain. I am looking for input from people with concrete stain experience. Does the stain hold up in a carwash environment? Do you think this is something I can match pretty close? Any recommendations on types or brands of stains?

 

[Earl Weiss]

I have used a stain from Home depot on brick where it looked like the white color had leached out from the water and solutions migrating out thru the walls - looks great. I would not do it inside the bays or tunnel. A waste of time and effort. For that it's FRP.

 

[MEP001]

I've seen concrete stain used in a car wash - it holds up great on a driveway or a patio but the constant water and chemicals will definitely remove it.

 

[Robert2181]

I agree with Earl & Meo001. We had stained block. Looked good for a while. Use FRP

 

[sparkey]

I was just looking at staining the outside of the block. Anyone got any brands/types they recommend?

 

[Earl Weiss]

I will find out the Brand I used from Home Depot. I think it was their Behr Brand but I will check.

 

[Rudy]

I stained the block on my wash several years ago. It really gave the place an updated look. The stain (NOT paint) was purchased at Sherwin Williams.

 

[Greg Pack]

IMO, Stain works MUCH better than paint.

 

[mac]

I agree with Rudy. Go with Sherwin Williams and stay away fropm the big box stores. You might pay a little more but they usually know what they are doing.

 

[sparkey]

Rudy, I sent you a private message to see if I can get more pictures.

 

[Scott220]

I've been staining the exterior block on the building for years with the Sherwin Williams product. Works great due to never peeling like paint over time. But I would never recommend staining the interior bay walls.