Concrete pigment

A behind-the-scenes building material turns into a kitchen star. Here's a look at how a concrete counter is made

Explore more than 200 custom concrete color samples made with off the shelf pigments and mixes from CHENG Concrete, Sakrete, Surecrete, and Interstar.

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It's easy to make concrete shiny & smooth. I'll explain which methods you can use and why the simplest one works the best for cement crafts.

Concrete Colors, Pigments

One technique for creating multi colored concrete, and veining with powdered/integral concrete pigment colors.

Not any pigment can be used in concrete. The chemistry of portland cement plus exposure to sunlight and weather can cause most integral concrete colors to fade.

Homemade concrete dye involves some type of pigment, either liquid or powdered, being added to the actual concrete mixture. Concrete is mixed with water and therefore, any concrete dye must also be water soluble.

Check out how to craft and make with concrete, tips and tricks for concrete crafting and information about various concrete mixes, how to finish

Learn how to make concrete color samples to share with prospective customers and designers before starting concrete countertop project.