The first, and most important thing to know is what each product does and where to apply them. For example, before you paint, stain or seal, you’ll need a prep product to clean dirt and stains from bare, uncoated or previously coated concrete. You can learn more about how to properly prep your floors for coatings here.

Porch and Floor Paint is most commonly used on … you guessed it, porches and floors. This latex enamel is made specifically to protect and add a level of durability to covered wood, concrete and even primed metal floors. This type of paint also provides scratch, scuff and weather resistance, making it ideal for high traffic areas, especially on wood surfaces.

Valspar Porch, Floor and Patio - Lazy River

Solid Color and Semi-Transparent Concrete Stains are made exclusively for concrete surfaces. They both come in a variety of colors, and use a durable resin technology which protects the surface from the sun, water and chemicals – extending the life of the surface and keeping it looking like new.

Valspar Solid Color Concrete Stain - Concrete Gray

When it comes to concrete sealing and concrete waterproofing, you may think they’re the same, but as you’ll see, they’re very different. Here’s why:

Valspar Waterproofer Concrete & Masonry

Now that you know the basics, take a look at the chart below and see which Valspar concrete or floor product is right for your next project.