I always use artist's acrylic paint, a wash of the colors you mentioned, to change the color of concrete. Usually, raw umber, burnt sienna, and paynes grey. Applied with a DRY brush. It will not last where water will lay for extended periods of time, like a bird bath or the inside of a fountain. On the outside, it will last for a long time and even looks decent as it fades. You can use a dry cloth in addition to a brush. Be careful and don't apply too much paint, start out with very small amounts and build it up until you get the look you want. Don't just take the brush, dip it in straight color without it being diluted, and start brushing the paint on the fountain. It will look like - a painted concrete fountain. When the muted colors are dry, then you could go back and use some color from the tube to create accents if you wish. I've painted on cracks and veins and even greenish "moss" before. Be careful or it can look cartoonish. I've never used the concrete stains so can't advise, maybe someone else will. Maybe you could get a piece of concrete and experiment with both, the stain and the acrylic paint to see which you prefer.

Check the Hypertufa forum.. lots of ideas there.

I have a friend who would love to have it. Will it fit into a van? My friend has MS and I have been helping her with her landscaping in her new home. Thank you so much for the offer. I hope I am the lucky winner. Kathi

need to repaint my fountains and unsure what type of paint/stain should be used so it will not flake/peel.