Saturday, March 8, 2014

Concrete Color Pigment For Cement Based Materials

By Jaclyn Hurley


Lately, concrete is increasingly used for making various surfaces. Strength, resilience and durability of this material make it a good choice in most cases. So far, the concrete surface was mainly painted with colored protective coatings, and lately it is considered that the addition of selected concrete color pigment in the process of mixing is a much better solution. This way you can use acid stains and deco gel accents on cement-based floors.

All cement based surfaces may be stamped or patterned, to achieve different effects. It is very easy to do it on site, and if you use color pigments, everything becomes much easier, with much better final results. The great advantage of using this staining technology is that the color is uniform, UV resistant and unchanged, on all areas. Decorative floors such as these can be easily used in interior decoration.

Integrally colored concretes and other cement based materials won't lose their color during the process of polishing. All surfaces may become perfectly glossy and attractive, just as they were made of natural marble, especially if you use lately very popular methods of acid staining. There are numerous techniques for achieving very appealing looks, and you just won't be able to recognize your floor in the end.

The same pigments can be used for all types of cement based masses, and this includes plaster and stucco. The choice of available colors is really great, and everyone will find something especially appealing there. For achieving very nice, marble-like nuances, there are special premium colors available, for example blue green and purple. The pigment are powdered and designed to be added in wet mixture while it is still in a mixer.

Besides being highly resilient, resistant and durable, this material has another great advantage. The price is considerably lower, comparing to natural stone and similar materials. Preparation works are basically the same, but the process of pouring concrete on site is really quickly done. All stamping or patterning works take very little time, and results will absolutely surprise you.

Wet surfaces do need some level of maintenance at first, and all these surfaces have to be professionally protected and sealed when dry. Of course, they can be previously patterned, textured or accentuated using different finishing methods. These procedures are used to improve the final appearance, as well as to make the color even more appealing.

Thanks to the fact that all surfaces can be polished until glossy and attractive, cement-based, pigmented materials are often used for flooring indoor and outdoor spaces, including banks, malls and private homes. All surfaces are really resilient, but even if some damage is done, it won't be very visible. Maintenance is easy and cost effective, and all surfaces are really durable, as well as attractive.

In the end, don't forget about one very important thing. You have to make sure to choose the right person to deal with all these works. Ask your friends and neighbors about their experiences, and try to find some info online. Find yourself a reliable contractor, choose your favorite colors and soon you will have a patio you have always dreamed of, or a great looking kitchen floor.




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