Interest in customized concrete grows, so does the desire for greater variety of colors. Pigment selection, the type of cement, aggregate size and color, water content, mixing technique and ...

There’s a better way to revitalize these steps and add color to concrete. Beware of painting concrete, as it presents a dangerous slip hazard. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Every ...

When we think of concrete, the color gray generally comes to mind. The traditional mixture of concrete, which comprises cement, gravel, sand, and water may vary in color depending on elements and ...

A common question readers ask is how to add color to concrete. It makes sense. A lot of people dislike the drab gray color of concrete. So, people ask me about painting garage floors, steps ...

Aggregate exposure Cleaning process on the concrete Number of coats of color, whether coats are thin or heavy, and length of time color sits Brian Anderson, director of operations at Concrete ...

The architects compare the concrete elements with the characteristic overhanging roofs that traditionally grace the gable sides of many farmhouses in the Alemannic and northern Alpine regions. The ...

Do I have alternatives, and is there a way to restore the color of faded concrete brick pavers? A: Fading concrete pavers are a problem that is so widespread, a service industry has sprouted up to ...

Dear Cindy: A pale pink tint on the concrete should create attractive contrast with the green from the new landscaping. You are wise to choose just a light tint instead of a deep, rich color.

Staining concrete has become popular for basement and patio floors because folks don't want the "blah" color of concrete, Carson said. "Dyes, like chemical stains, are intended to enhance rather ...