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Old West Austin. Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights, Old Enfield, Bryker Woods, and Judges Hill are some of Austin’s most established residential markets, and it shows in the slabs. Homes here were built from the 1920s through the 1960s, and their concrete carries the mineral accumulation of 60 to 100 years. For acid staining, the depth of mineral content is the difference between a premium result and an average one. Older Old West Austin slabs consistently produce some of the richest acid stain work we do anywhere in the city. Austin Innovative Concrete serves decorative concrete throughout Austin, with Old West Austin consistently and actively on our project calendar.

We specialize in stained concrete, polished floors, epoxy coatings, decorative overlays, and concrete restoration, all surface-applied to the existing slab with no demolition, no added height, and minimal disruption to occupied homes.

Decorative Concrete Services in Old West Austin, TX

Old West Austin’s historic neighborhood character is carefully maintained through deed restrictions and active neighborhood associations. Homeowners here invest heavily in renovation work that matches the quality and character of the original construction. Surface-applied concrete finishes (staining, polishing, overlays) are a natural fit for that approach: they work with the existing structure rather than replacing it.

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Stained Concrete Floors and Patios

Old West Austin is where our acid staining work performs at its highest level. Slabs in Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights, Old Enfield, and Bryker Woods are often 60 to 100 years old; the mineral accumulation in that concrete produces stain results that simply aren’t achievable on a newer pour. Every slab is different, and every acid stain result in this market is one of a kind. We offer a full range of options in our Austin stained concrete services, including water-based stains for newer additions and renovated areas in older homes.

We handle interior stained concrete floors in living rooms, kitchens, and sunrooms, as well as stained patio and courtyard surfaces in Old West Austin outdoor spaces. Most stain projects are completed in a single day.

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Polished Concrete

Polishing the original slab in an Old West Austin home is often the renovation choice that makes the most sense, and it uncovers the history and character of the original concrete without adding floor height or disrupting the clearances that older homes were built around. The result is a clean, reflective surface that works with period architecture rather than against it.

Our polished concrete floors service covers residential applications across Old West Austin. Sheen level, from satin to high-gloss, is selected in the estimate based on the space and the homeowner’s preference.

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Epoxy Floor Coatings

Garage floor epoxy is a consistent request in Old West Austin’s single-family market. Older detached garages in Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights, and Old Enfield have poured slabs (often original to the home) that we carefully assess during the estimate before recommending a full epoxy system or an overlay-prep approach. Our garage floor epoxy systems are complete in a single day.

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Concrete Overlays

When an Old West Austin slab has surface conditions (old adhesive, deep discoloration, or significant wear) that acid staining or polishing alone won’t resolve, concrete overlay resurfacing is the right path. We bond a thin resurfacing layer to the existing slab and apply the stain or texture finish over it. The result looks seamless and preserves the character of the original concrete footprint.

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Concrete Restoration and Repair

Old West Austin’s oldest slabs (particularly in Tarrytown and Judges Hill) can show cracking, spalling, and surface wear accumulated over many decades. Our crack repair and slab restoration covers injection repair, diamond grinding, patching, and full prep before any new finish is applied. We restore rather than replace wherever the slab structure supports it.

Why Old West Austin Homeowners Choose Austin Innovative Concrete

We’ve completed 2,500+ projects across Austin and Central Texas since 2019. Old West Austin’s concentration of high-quality older homes with premium renovation standards is exactly the market our work is suited for, careful, surface-applied finishes that respect the original construction.

Old West Austin’s original housing stock and the quality of its slabs make this one of our most rewarding markets. When we encounter a Tarrytown slab that has been covered by carpet or tile for 50 years and is finally exposed to staining, the color results are typically the best acid-stain work we produce anywhere in the city.

One-day installation. Most residential projects finish in a single day. Timeline confirmed in writing before we start.

Written workmanship warranty. Every project carries a written warranty on labor and workmanship. Terms in the estimate before work begins.

Licensed, bonded, and insured. Full general liability and workers’ compensation on every Old West Austin job.

Free on-site estimates. We assess the slab in person and deliver a written quote that covers prep, materials, labor, and the timeline. No phone estimates.

Browse Austin-area project photos for examples of our finished work.

What to Expect on Your Old West Austin Project

Working with Austin Innovative Concrete is a consistent process from the first call to the final walkthrough. Here is what a typical Old West Austin project looks like from estimate to finished surface.

Free On-Site Estimate

Old West Austin slabs in Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights, and Old Enfield are among the oldest in the city, many poured in the 1940s and 1950s, and the mineral depth in these slabs is what makes acid staining in this neighborhood particularly exceptional. We come to your Old West Austin property, walk the slab, and go through your options with you in person. The estimate covers slab condition, prep requirements, finish type, product selection, timeline, and total cost in writing. You get the written proposal the same day or within 24 hours of our visit. We never quote over the phone or from photos. The written proposal is the only number we will ask you to approve before work begins.

Surface Preparation

Surface prep is what determines how long a concrete finish lasts. Depending on the system, we diamond-grind, shot-blast, or mechanically profile the slab to create the bonding profile adhesion requires. Cracks are routed, cleaned out, and filled before any coating is applied. Old adhesive, paint, previous floor coatings, and tile mortar are fully removed. On Old West Austin garage slabs, we conduct a moisture test before applying any epoxy system, because moisture beneath an epoxy coating is the most common cause of delamination in Central Texas. For occupied Old West Austin homes, industrial vacuums and containment barriers are in place throughout all grinding and prep work to keep dust out of living spaces.

Installation Day

Most Old West Austin residential projects are completed in a single day. Interior stained floors, garage epoxy systems, and sealed patio surfaces are all typically one-day work. Larger projects covering multiple surfaces or interior floor areas over 1,500 square feet may run into a second day. The written proposal specifies your exact project schedule before any work begins, and we confirm access details and start time with you directly.

Cure Time, Final Walkthrough, and Warranty

After installation, your new surface needs time to cure before foot traffic. Sealed floors are typically ready for light foot traffic in 24 hours. Full epoxy systems cure in 48 to 72 hours and reach full vehicle-grade hardness within seven days. We do a final walkthrough with you on the day the work finishes, review the surface together, and leave written aftercare instructions for your specific finish. Every Austin Innovative Concrete project carries a written workmanship warranty covering labor and materials. Any questions that come up after the job are handled directly by our team.

Old West Austin Areas We Serve

We serve all of Old West Austin, including Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights, Old Enfield, Bryker Woods, Judges Hill, West Austin (the Lake Austin Boulevard and Windsor Road corridors), and surrounding neighborhoods in the 78703 zip code. We cover the full Old West Austin area from the lake north to the 2222 corridor and east to Lamar.

We’re based in Pflugerville, roughly 20-25 minutes from most Old West Austin neighborhoods. We schedule on-site estimates within 2 to 3 days and can typically start projects within 1 to 3 weeks. Old West Austin work is almost always in occupied homes. We work clean, contain dust during grinding and surface prep, and coordinate access and scheduling directly with homeowners. We’re comfortable working around the details and clearances of older homes and understand the renovation standards this market expects.

Call us at (512) 333-4293 to schedule an estimate in your Old West Austin neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Acid staining works through a chemical reaction with minerals in the concrete. Slabs in Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights, and Old Enfield that are 60 to 100 years old have significant accumulated mineral content, the result is deep, varied, one-of-a-kind colors that simply aren’t achievable on newer concrete. Every slab in this market produces a different result, which is part of what makes acid staining the right finish for these homes.

No. Acid staining penetrates the existing concrete without adding any material. Polishing also adds no height. Overlays add a minimal amount (typically 1/8 to 3/16 inch), which we assess and account for at the estimate if door clearances or built-in millwork are a concern.

Common in these older homes. We either grind and prep the surface or apply an overlay before staining or polishing, depending on the slab’s condition. We give you an honest assessment at the free estimate, no commitment required.

We handle surface-applied concrete finishes (staining, polishing, overlays, epoxy coatings), which typically don’t require permits or HOA approval in Old West Austin’s deed-restricted neighborhoods. If your neighborhood association requires documentation of the materials or products used, we can include that in the estimate.

Estimates within 2 to 3 days, project start within 1 to 3 weeks. Call (512) 333-4293 for current availability.

Yes. We discuss the design direction during the estimate and walk through stain palette options that complement the existing finishes in your home. For acid staining, the specific color result depends on the slab, so we do a test patch at the estimate on older slabs to show you the actual color range before you commit. For water-based stain on newer concrete, we can reliably hit a specific color target.

The crew arrives in the morning and begins prep: grinding the slab, filling any cracks, and cleaning the surface thoroughly. For acid staining, the acid is applied and allowed to react, then neutralized and rinsed. Sealer is applied once the surface is dry. The floor is walkable in 24 hours. The entire process takes place in a single day for most Old West Austin residential projects.

Yes. We work within general contractor and interior designer schedules on Old West Austin renovation projects. We provide written product documentation, confirm our installation window in advance, and sequence our work relative to other trades. Concrete finishing typically happens after rough mechanical and framing work and before final carpentry and cabinetry, and we coordinate that timing directly.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re staining the original slab in a Tarrytown home, polishing a Pemberton Heights living room floor, or resurfacing a detached garage in Old Enfield, we’re ready to walk the job with you and give you a straight written quote. No pressure, no phone estimates, just a free on-site visit and a clear proposal that accounts for the age and condition of your specific slab.

We’ve completed 2,500+ projects across Austin and Central Texas. Older slabs are our specialty, and Old West Austin’s are among the best in the city for acid staining.

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