Colored & Stained Concrete Patio Installation

Colored & Stained Concrete Patios — West Metro Twin Cities, MN

Custom colored and stained concrete patios built to add lasting beauty and value to your outdoor living space.

Colored and stained concrete patio installation combines structural durability with custom aesthetics. Legacy Concrete General Services builds patios that hold up against freeze-thaw cycles, UV exposure, and heavy foot traffic.

• Integral color and acid stain options. We mix pigments directly into the concrete or apply reactive acid stains after curing, creating rich earth tones, terracotta hues, and marbled finishes.
• Custom scoring and stamping patterns. Our crews cut decorative joints and press ashlar slate, flagstone, or wood plank textures into fresh concrete for a high-end look.
• UV-stable sealers. We seal every patio with penetrating or film-forming sealers that resist fading, spalling, and moisture intrusion.
• Proper subgrade preparation. Our team compacts the base, installs rebar or wire mesh reinforcement, and grades for drainage before any pour.
• Written 1-year workmanship warranty. Every colored and stained patio we install carries written coverage on cracking, delamination, and finish defects.

Why choose Legacy

Colored and stained concrete patio installation from Legacy Concrete General Services delivers craftsmanship backed by licensed, bonded, and insured crews. We've poured decorative concrete for years, and our finishers hold ACI Decorative Concrete Flatwork certifications.

Our approach separates us from general contractors who treat decorative work as an afterthought. We test soil conditions before every project. We calculate the correct concrete mix design, typically a 4,000 PSI blend with air entrainment for cold climates. We time our stain applications around cure schedules, humidity, and surface temperature because acid stains react differently on green concrete than on fully cured slabs.

You get a dedicated project manager from estimate through final walkthrough. We provide physical color samples poured on-site, not just brochure swatches, so you see exactly how the pigment reads against your home's siding and landscaping.

• Written structural warranty. Workmanship coverage in writing on every project.
• Sealer performance coverage. Your sealer application is covered, with a documented resealing schedule.
• Free color touch-up within the first year. If a spot reads uneven after a season, we blend it at no charge.
• Transparent, itemized pricing. A firm number up front with no change-order surprises.

Homeowners across our service area rate us as a top-rated, trusted decorative concrete contractor. We show up when scheduled, protect your property during the pour, and leave the site clean. That reliability has earned us an A+ BBB rating, five-star reviews, and steady referrals across the west metro.

Signs it's the right call

1. Your existing slab shows surface deterioration. Scaling, spalling, and crazing indicate the original finish has failed. A new colored patio with proper air entrainment and curing compounds prevents these defects from returning.
2. Your gray concrete looks flat and dated. Plain broom-finished concrete does nothing for curb appeal. Integral color, acid staining, or water-based dyes give the slab depth and character that matches modern outdoor design trends.
3. Your pavers keep shifting and sprouting weeds. Sand-set pavers settle unevenly, creating trip hazards and gaps where weeds root. A monolithic stained concrete slab eliminates joints entirely and requires far less maintenance.
4. Your wood deck demands constant upkeep. Rotting boards, popped fasteners, and annual staining drain your time and budget. Stamped and stained concrete replicates wood plank texture without termites, splinters, or yearly refinishing.
5. Your patio ponds water after rain. Standing water signals poor slope or a failed subgrade. We regrade the base, set proper fall away from the foundation, typically a quarter inch per foot, and pour a slab that sheds water correctly.

If you're planning an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, or pool deck, decorative concrete gives you a continuous, slip-resistant surface that ties the whole space together. Our estimators inspect your site, measure elevations, and recommend the right mix design, color system, and finish for your soil and climate.

Our process

1. Site consultationWe measure your space, check drainage patterns, and review color samples with you.
2. Design and quoteYou receive a detailed proposal covering square footage, mix design, color selection, pattern options, and a firm price.
3. Excavation and gradingOur crew excavates to depth, removes organic material, and grades the subgrade for proper slope.
4. Base and reinforcementWe compact crushed gravel in lifts, set forms, and install rebar or welded wire mesh.
5. The pourWe place ready-mix concrete, screed it level, and float the surface. For integral color, pigment arrives already blended in the truck.
6. Finishing and stampingFinishers trowel the surface, apply release agents, and press stamps or cut decorative score lines at the right window of plasticity.
7. Staining and curingAfter the slab cures, we apply acid stains or dyes in layers, neutralize the surface, and rinse thoroughly.
8. Sealing and walkthroughWe roll on a UV-stable sealer, then walk the finished patio with you to confirm every detail meets spec.

Most residential patios take four to seven days from excavation to sealed surface.

Brands and materials we use

Safety guides every material choice we make. Our crews wear respirators and chemical-resistant gloves when applying acid stains, neutralize all residue before disposal, and ventilate work areas properly. We use low-VOC sealers whenever the project allows, keeping your family, pets, and landscaping protected during and after installation. Every product we apply meets OSHA handling standards and local environmental regulations.

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Where we install

Colored & Stained Concrete Patios available throughout the West Metro Twin Cities, including Maple Grove, Rogers, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Osseo and surrounding communities.