Color Selection and Options for Concrete

 

 

Acid Stains, Topical Dyes, integral colors…the combinations are vast. 

There are many option to consider when thinking about integrating color into a concrete floor. It can be overwhelming when looking at all the options and how they will effect the overall design of your home or business.

Ottawa Concrete Polishing has been involved in many concrete floor projects, and the majority of the time we are polishing straight grey floors. Concrete has aggregate, sand and cement. It is made from natural materials found in our living environment. As result, these materials tend to go with things like hardwood, metal, glass and natural stone. Altering the base color (integrally coloring) of the concrete can be effective, although we advise to stay with the basic colors. If you see the vibrant purple and are considering it, well think again – this will be with you forever.

ACID STAIN COLOURS

Interior or Exterior 

ACID STAIN COLORS

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PENETRATING DYES

Interior Polished Concrete or Sealed

PENETRATING DYES

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UV STABLE DYES

Interior or Exterior 

UV Stable Dyes

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INTEGRAL PIGMENTS

Interior or Exterior

Integral Pigments

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Concrete dyes can further enhance your concrete staining projects and open up a whole new set of design and color options. Dyes can be used as a stand-alone color application, as a base coat prior to acid staining, or to enhance stained surfaces in areas where the stain is not taking and the color needs to be intensified. Unlike acid stains, dyes are not chemically reactive with concrete; instead, they contain very fine color particles that penetrate the concrete surface. Dye is very predictable because it does not depend on a chemical reaction. However, the applicator can still achieve a mottled look, if desired. Dyes come in a vast array of colors that aren’t available with staining. The colors can easily be mixed at the jobsite or diluted to obtain other shades.
Integrally tinting the mixed concrete has many advantages and can be used in combination with topical stains. Because the material is coloured throughout it’s matrix, chips, scratches and spalling will show less contrast over time. If you are considering color in a concrete floor, we often recommend starting with a integral tint and adjusting the color with a topical dye if necessary. This multi tiered approach offers a greater chance of getting things right if weather, site conditions or other parameters effect the integrally colored concrete.

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