Brickform uses the highest quality UV-resistant pigment, sand, and fine aggregates to manufacture their Color Hardener. Perfect for stamped concrete and trowel finishes, concrete Color Hardener produces consistent and brilliant color while standing up to abrasion, weather, and normal wear.
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Color Hardener is a very common method for coloring stamped concrete and some flatwork. Using an engineered blend of pigment, cement, and fine aggregates, Color Hardener creates a dense and strong layer on the top of new concrete. As Color Hardener does not color the concrete itself, it is less affected by cement and sand colors. This means bolder and more consistent color, even with different concrete mix designs. It is important to remember that Color Hardener requires more labor than integrally colored concrete.
This video covers the full process of using Color Hardener on a stamped concrete project. It starts with design practices and the characteristics of the material. The video moves on to finishing the concrete in preparation for Color Hardener use, broadcasting and finishing the Color Hardener, and finally stamping.
Hellenic Center Stamped Entry
Winston-Salem, NC | Atlantic Coast Concrete
Products Used: Stones of Athens Stamps, Brickform Powdered Color (Light Gray), Brickform Color Hardener (Light Gray, Medium Gray), Brickform Antique Release (Medium Gray), Brickform Antique-it (Medium Gray), Brickform Poly-Seal®
Aruba Beach House
Aruba | Tom Ralston Concrete
Products Used: Brickform Color Hardener (custom blend of Dover Blue, Stone Gray, and Light Gray)
Mixed Use Hotel
Cincinnati, OH | Patterned Concrete of Cincinnati
Products Used: Pennsylvania Cobble Stamps, Roman Slate Seamless Texture, Autumn Brown and Desert Tan Color Hardener and Dark Gray Antique Release
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