Concrete Colors

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Light Terra Cotta One Bag Per Two Yards	Medium Terra Cotta One Bag Per Yard	Dark Terra Cotta Two Bags Per Yard	Deep Terra Cotta Three Bags Per Yard
Light Merlot One Bag Per Two Yards	Medium Merlot One Bag Per Yard	Dark Merlot Two Bags Per Yard	Deep Merlot Three Bags Per Yard
Light Wheat One Bag Per Two Yards	Medium Wheat One Bag Per Yard	Dark Wheat Two Bags Per Yard	Deep Wheat Three Bags Per Yard
Light Brownstone One Bag Per Two Yards	Medium Brownstone One Bag Per Yard	Dark Brownstone Two Bags Per Yard	Deep Brownstone Three Bags Per Yard
Light Coal One Bag Per Two Yards	Medium Coal One Bag Per Yard	Dark Coal Two Bags Per Yard	Deep Coal Three Bags Per Yard

Please note:  The color of raw materials, or a sample strip, is subject to variation from the colors reproduced above.  Due to the ".jpg" format used on web pages, colors may appear lighter or darker in person.  Our Concrete Colors are reproduced as accurately as possible.  Variations may be caused by differences in local raw materials and methods of application. 

DESCRIPTION -   concrete colors are pure, synthetic iron oxide pigments containing no fillers that will affect the performance of the concrete mix design.  CONCRETE COLOR applications provide the user with a lightfast, weather resistant, lime-proof, no maintenance finished product. Our concrete colors maintain the highest tinting strength and color consistency from bag to bag.  concrete colors are ideal for use for integrally colored concrete in highly visible areas such as driveways, patios, walkways, cart paths, curbings, athletic courts, or stamped concrete. A stable, weather-resistant color is always the end result.

COMPOSITION AND MATERIAL  concrete colors contain only finely milled synthetic iron oxides, the strongest and most stable colors available. These colors are lime-proof, sun-fast, inert, and meet or exceed the criteria of ASTM C979.

COLORS -  Our concrete colors cover the full color spectrum: brown, buff, tan, black, yellow, orange, red, green, blue, and white. Each color match is handled on an individual basis. In cases where exact color matching is required, samples of your field raw materials may be required for sample preparation.

CONCENTRATION RATES -  for  concrete colors are available specially packaged for your on-site use. Because of the inherent tinting strength of synthetic iron oxides, standard loadings do not exceed 5%. Levels greater than 5% will not enhance the finished color.

MIXING PRECAUTIONS Always follow approved mixing practices, which include the following tips: a) Cement for the entire job/project should be from the same manufacturer. Changes in cement will effect the final cured color. B) All aggregate, fine or coarse, should be supplied from one source and be non-reactive. C) The mix design must be consistent from batch to batch. If the batch size is changed, the pigment must be also. D) Concrete slump should not exceed 5”. E) Clean the drum before and after mixing. F) Add color directly into the mixer with the other ingredients. Mix 5 - 10 minutes.

PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE SLAB WORK A successful slab starts with a well-drained subgrade that can sustain the load imposed on the slab. The subgrade should be graded, compacted, dampened. Prevent soft spots, standing water. Minimize handling, movement and spreading of colored concrete for the color consistency. Do not overtrowel, as this will cause darkening. Do not finish until bleed water has left the surface to protect against scaling, efflorescence and uneven coloring.

PLACEMENT OF VERTICAL CONCRETE Planning is crucial in placement of vertical and poured-in-place concrete. Consider types of cement, detailing of form work, mixing and placing techniques, slump control, and temperature of cure. It is recommended that a field mock-up panel be prepared. Include all materials, reinforcing steel as in the finished product.

DESIGN CRITERIA FOR COLORED CONCRETE The following points should be considered in designing colored concrete. The concrete temperature should be between 65 and 85 degrees. Timing of the arrival of concrete trucks is crucial so that there is no excessive mixing. Avoid using porous forming materials. Conveying methods must be consistent with ACT-304-73. The concrete should be deposited in level lifts 12” - 18” thick. The distance between insertions should be generally about 18” depending on the concrete mix and vibrator used. Tilt-up concrete panels should be textured using sandblasting and surface retarders to expose the course aggregate.

PATCHING COLORED CONCRETE Do repair work within two days to minimize color variances. The same materials and methods should be used. It is recommend-ed that a 50/50 mix of white cement/gray cement be used to compensate for the darker patch area. The same color loading should be used on all repairs

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Concrete Colors