Full Depth Coloured Concrete in Lake Macquarie

Residential, Commercial & Industrial

Pigments and oxides can be added to your concrete mix to achieve a full depth colour that is UV-resistant. Coloured concrete can be used by itself or combined with aggregates for exposed aggregate driveways and unique polished floors in your home or commercial property.

Coloured concrete can be finished in many ways to create a look that will complement your home or commercial project. Coloured concrete also has applications for mortars and renders. When you talk to the team at Concrete Colour Solutions, we provide a huge rage of colours for new and existing concrete surfaces. 

When using full depth pigments, it’s important to consider the following:

• Cement water ratio should be exactly the same for all batches. No free water can be added at any stage as this will cause uneven colour.
• Applying water to aid with trowelling will also cause uneven colour.
• If you trowel in early stages, this will cause bleed water, also creating colour variations.
• Most tests have been completed using normal 25MPA concrete. Colour may vary if a lower or higher MPA concrete is used.
• Slump should not exceed 120mm and must be consistent between loads.
• Be aware of inconsistent curing, e.g., parts in shade and other areas in sun.
• Do not overwork the concrete in early stages of the slab and wait for bleed water to evaporate from surfaces before finishing. Ensure the finish is consistent, e.g., if you trowel an area in shade, then go back later and trowel again; otherwise you could create an uneven colour.
• An even broom finish seems to leave better colour consistency, as well as creating a key for sealer to adhere.
• If a same-day sealer is not applied, leave 28 days before sealing.
• Final colour is not accurately represented in comparison to the colour chart until the concrete has been acid washed and sealed in accordance with guidelines and allowed to cure for 28 days.