Hi to all, my name is Jon and I'm a casual DIYer currently re doing my patio with a cement mould. Seeing as money is tight with new house and stuff, thought it a good idea as can come and go as I please on task. 

Well all good so far and looking pretty good even if I do say so myself. Now I did add some cement dye (black) to the cement mix with guided lines, but hasn't made a big impression on colour.

my wife says paint it all when done, which seems a good idea, but thinking it will soon wear off due to traffic. 

So my question is would you recommend painting and use a sealer of some kind? If so what what brands are long lasting and does it work?

Many thanks in advance.

Edited April 28, 20179 yr by Jon R

You can get concrete stains that are applied AFTER you've laid the stuff. Meant I think for freshening up old faded stuff.

 

If you've only just done the job why not try to restain a patch now?

 

Any sealer you apply will of course limit how well stain will work later on should you wish to re-apply.

 

I've used Everbuild toner and Thompson's Water Seal before.

 

We love pictures by the way!