Basic
$2.93 – $12 per sq ft
One acid stain color in a single application, neutralized and rinsed, one coat of low-sheen acrylic sealer
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How Much Does Patina Stain Concrete Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Clean, prep, acid/patina stain and seal an existing concrete floor or patio (one to two colors).
Patina Stain Concrete in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $3.45 to $14 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Patina Stain Concrete in Chicago, Illinois
$3.45 – $14
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for patina stain concrete.
National average: $3 – $12 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$3.45 – $14 per sq ft
Two acid stain colors layered for mottled variation, neutralized, two coats of satin acrylic sealer
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$4.31 – $17 per sq ft
Two acid stain colors hand-sponged for marbled depth, neutralized, two coats of high-gloss acrylic sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.44 – $5.78 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.37 – $5.46 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.39 – $1.54 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.26 – $1.03 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.35-$5.40 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.05-$4.20 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.36-$1.44 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.24-$0.96 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cost to Stain Concrete - Concrete Network, Concrete Network, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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