Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Concrete Color Pigment For Cement Based Floors

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.

Pigments are available in a wide variety of colors, the color is permanent, without fading or changing, and, with the use of different technologies, and some really surprising effects can be achieved. Stamping and pattern making actions can be done on site, or in the process of production. In any case, pigmented concretes can be used for many different purposes, even in 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.

Of course, these powdered pigments are perfect for coloring other similar materials as well, for example stucco and plaster. A wide variety of available colors and shades makes possible to find whatever color you prefer. Premium pigments such as blue green are especially attractive, and just perfect for achieving marble-like surfaces. Combining appealing colors and different polishing techniques really gives very nice results.

Cement based materials have many advantages, comparing to other popular materials, and their price is certainly one of these advantages. Natural stone and marble look really great, but their price is much higher, and they do require more maintenance. Powdered color pigments allow the use of advanced polishing techniques, and your floors now can look equally great for considerably smaller amount of money.

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.

As with all other construction works, choosing appropriate contractor is essential. Choose reliable, dependable contractors only, and you will be more than satisfied with your final results. Your floors may look amazingly good even if you cannot spend too much money on them. What's even more important, they will remain equally attractive in many years to come, if you decide to use adequate materials.




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