BEHR PREMIUM Solid Color Concrete Stain Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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- Budget refresh
- Patios
- Large areas
- Chemical resistance
A budget-friendly 100% acrylic solid-color stain that covers a huge area per gallon and gives a plain concrete patio or pool deck a clean, uniform, chemical-resistant refresh. The important limitation is safety and hiding power: the smooth film is genuinely slippery when wet unless you mix in an anti-slip additive, and being thin it masks far less cracking than a textured resurfacer and can peel down the line.
Pros
- Far higher coverage (~400-600 sq ft/gal) makes it the value pick for big patios
- Resists stains, pool and household chemicals, and hot-tire peeling
- Wide solid color range for a clean, uniform refresh of gray concrete
Cons
- Smooth film is slippery when wet — you must add an anti-slip additive for pool decks
- Thin stain film hides far less cracking than a textured resurfacer
- As a solid film it can eventually peel and require stripping to recoat
Specifications
| Type | 100% acrylic solid-color concrete stain |
|---|---|
| Coverage | ~400-500 sq ft/gal (rough), ~500-600 (smooth) |
| Finish/Texture | Flat, thin opaque film — smooth (no built-in grit) |
| Dry time | Recoat ~4 hrs; foot traffic ~24 hrs; cure days |
| Slip resistance | Low unless an anti-slip additive is mixed in — slick when wet |
| Cleanup | Soap and water |
| Use | Concrete patios, walkways, porches and pool decks |