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Integral Color and Color Hardener Buyer's Guide

VIDEO: INTEGRAL COLOR FOR CONCRETE

Integral color is used to provide color throughout the entire concrete slab. Find out when integral color is used and how to properly integrate it into your concrete mix. Length-4:51



VIDEO: CONCRETE COLOR HARDENERS

Concrete color hardeners are broadcast on top of freshly poured concrete to provide added color. Color hardener is often used during the concrete stamping process. See color hardener being used and get expert tips. Length-4:29

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Tips for Buying Integral Color

Tips for Buying Dry-Shake Color Hardeners

Weighing the Options: Cost vs Labor Savings, Desired Color Effects, Creating Samples, and More

Tips for Achieving Consistent Color

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Two popular methods for coloring fresh poured concrete are integral coloring admixtures and dry-shake color hardeners. The rich, long-lsating, fade-resistant color they impart is one of their biggest selling points. In addition, color hardeners can even improve the surface hardness and durability of concrete.

So which is the best method to use to take your next project from bland to color? Here's a primer on the differences between integral color and shake-on color hardener and some of the advantages and limitations of each. We also give you tips for buying and using these products as well as pointers for achieving consistent color.

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Author Anne Balogh, ConcreteNetwork.com Columnist and Senior Editor of Concrete Network Magazine

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