Post #805704 by MadDogMike on Fri, Sep 23, 2022 10:37 AM

Skip when I originally stained the concrete I applied a sealer. It looked great but I used a California compliant water based sealer and it didn't last long. I think the biggest detriment was overspray from the sprinklers onto the patio. Over the years the daily dose of water evaporated leaving the mineral deposits. They were really hard to get off. I will try the chlorine next time. I have readjusted the sprinklers so hopefully I won't have that problem again. Here in the desert we don't have a problem with mold but I can see how it could be a problem in wetter areas. As far as would I stain my concrete again - definitely! At it's best it looks amazing. At it's very worst it looks like it did before I stained it.

Yes I have the Suzuki jeep and Phineas in my backyard, glad you enjoy him. I make a bunch of drunken memes with him that I post to his Facebook page. I should start him a thread in the Ohana section here. LOL