Cement is no longer limited for patios or garage and basement floors. It no longer has to be drab and boring. Concrete color pigment provides a ton of choices, not just for floors but also for other types of surfaces. There are different types of pigments with different compositions, coloring choices, and price ranges. Each type may also have variations in the method of application, depending on the form and which group the pigments fall under.
Pigments are available in powder or liquid forms. They can be mixed into cement before it is installed or they can be applied to the surface as penetrating colors. There will be different requirements for mixing. Liquids, for example, may need to be diluted depending on whether they are already diluted or concentrated. The pigments may also have differences in how they should be applied.
The most common types of pigments are iron oxide versions. Out of the three main groups of pigments, these ones are the least expensive, often because they have limited colors and more detailed or difficult application instructions. They have very few colors to choose, but they are ideal if you are looking for earth tones in the brown and dark yellow range.
A second group of pigments are metal oxides. They are in the middle in relation to price when compared with the other two groups of pigments. Unlike iron oxide pigments, there are more colors available depending on the type of metal oxide used. Chromium oxide provides green colors and titanium oxide gives you a bright white. You can also choose from reds, purples, and blues in various shades and opacity levels.
Synthetic pigments are in the third group. Even though they are more expensive, many people feel the increase in price is worth it. There are more colors to choose and they tend to use less than pigments in other groups. Colors are much brighter and there is a larger selection available, including yellows, purples, and oranges.
Powdered versions are typically found in cans or dissolving bags. They will be loose and find or granulated. The granulated powders are better suited for use in commercial mixers or trucks because the constant, rough mixing breaks up the granules. Loose and fine versions are designed for smaller mixers, such as the ones that can be rented by individuals who are doing their own projects at home.
Pigments in liquid form need to be mixed thoroughly before adding them to the mix or applying them to the surface. The pigments are suspended in a liquid that keeps it from settling and allows time for measuring and mixing. They should be mixed while still in the container as well. It is important to pay attention to the usage instructions and whether or not it needs to be diluted.
Pigments for concreted surfaces can provide many benefits. They allow you to add coloring and use cement in different ways. Adding pigments can also provide some repelling properties, especially with concreted surfaces that are polished. They are often a popular choice with other decorative techniques, such as stamping.
Pigments are available in powder or liquid forms. They can be mixed into cement before it is installed or they can be applied to the surface as penetrating colors. There will be different requirements for mixing. Liquids, for example, may need to be diluted depending on whether they are already diluted or concentrated. The pigments may also have differences in how they should be applied.
The most common types of pigments are iron oxide versions. Out of the three main groups of pigments, these ones are the least expensive, often because they have limited colors and more detailed or difficult application instructions. They have very few colors to choose, but they are ideal if you are looking for earth tones in the brown and dark yellow range.
A second group of pigments are metal oxides. They are in the middle in relation to price when compared with the other two groups of pigments. Unlike iron oxide pigments, there are more colors available depending on the type of metal oxide used. Chromium oxide provides green colors and titanium oxide gives you a bright white. You can also choose from reds, purples, and blues in various shades and opacity levels.
Synthetic pigments are in the third group. Even though they are more expensive, many people feel the increase in price is worth it. There are more colors to choose and they tend to use less than pigments in other groups. Colors are much brighter and there is a larger selection available, including yellows, purples, and oranges.
Powdered versions are typically found in cans or dissolving bags. They will be loose and find or granulated. The granulated powders are better suited for use in commercial mixers or trucks because the constant, rough mixing breaks up the granules. Loose and fine versions are designed for smaller mixers, such as the ones that can be rented by individuals who are doing their own projects at home.
Pigments in liquid form need to be mixed thoroughly before adding them to the mix or applying them to the surface. The pigments are suspended in a liquid that keeps it from settling and allows time for measuring and mixing. They should be mixed while still in the container as well. It is important to pay attention to the usage instructions and whether or not it needs to be diluted.
Pigments for concreted surfaces can provide many benefits. They allow you to add coloring and use cement in different ways. Adding pigments can also provide some repelling properties, especially with concreted surfaces that are polished. They are often a popular choice with other decorative techniques, such as stamping.
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