Basic
$2.93 – $9.78 per sq ft
Concrete cleaned and etched, one-color water-based stain, two coats of acrylic sealer
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How Much Does Stain Concrete Patina Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Clean, acid- or water-based patina stain and seal an existing concrete floor or patio, per sq ft.
Stain Concrete Patina in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $3.45 to $12 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stain Concrete Patina in Chicago, Illinois
$3.45 – $12
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for stain concrete patina.
National average: $3 – $10 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$3.45 – $12 per sq ft
Concrete cleaned, one-color acid stain for mottled variegated tones, neutralized and rinsed, two coats of sealer
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$4.31 – $14 per sq ft
Concrete cleaned, two-color layered acid stain for depth, neutralized, high-performance urethane sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.44 – $4.80 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.37 – $4.55 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.39 – $1.29 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.26 – $0.86 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.35-$4.49 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.05-$3.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.36-$1.21 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.24-$0.80 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.
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How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Stain Concrete Patina, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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