Friday, March 14, 2014

Concrete Color Pigment For Cement Based Materials

By Jaclyn Hurley


The use of cement based floors is increasingly popular lately. The main reason for this is the quality of these materials, as well as their lower price. They have very high durability and resilience, but they need to be appropriately stained to become attractive. Adding your favorite concrete color pigment in a mixture solves all problems related to finishing coating resilience and durability, improve the appearance and allows the use of different polishing techniques.

These powdered pigments are available in a broad variety of very attractive colors, including premium ones. They are UV resistant and give uniform, impeccable color to all parts of your cement based floors. Once poured, they can be patterned or stamped. The other way is to polish all surfaces when dry, and polishing can really achieve more than amazing effects, making similar materials suitable for interior decoration.

Integrally colored mass allows the use of different polishing methods. It makes it possible to achieve glossy, appealing surfaces you will positively love. There are also very interesting ways of achieving very nice effects, such as one called acid stain. This technique makes this type of floors especially glossy and attractive, perfectly smooth and unrecognizable.

All cement based materials, including grout, stucco and plaster, can be equally easy colored using these pigments. Powdered pigments are available in hundreds of appealing nuances, including premium colors such as white, blue-green and purple. These colors are especially popular for achieving different effects, and the final results are really amazing. Your floors may look just like marble.

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.

Some level of maintenance is required in the first few weeks, depending on the material used. Hiring professionals is the best way for making sure that everything will be done just right. All surfaces should be properly sealed after a while, and using new and advanced methods, these surfaces can also be polished, or additionally accentuated using different finishes.

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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