Discover the Differences: Color Hardener vs. Integral Color

[@GrumpyAndCricket]

Thanks for the great info!

[@DecoCreteTV]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@ropo772]

How and when do you apply colored hardener to steps , and how is it easier than powder? You do the steps with a slurry coat the next day, or when it's hard , and clean, prepped? Explain.

[@EastonmadeWoodSplitters]

Really great information. Thank you

[@DecoCreteTV]

You are welcome!!! Thanks for watching👍

[@maidin5747]

I am considering doing a pool deck with color hardener but don't want stamped. Can i brush the color hardener like brushed concrete slabs?

[@DecoCreteTV]

Thanks for the comment! Yes, you can broom finish color hardener just like normal concrete. Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!

[@JamesONLINEREPRESENTATIV-nq5wp]

Pigments are available here in Nigeria but color hardener is difficult to get and even release agents of different colors.... It's so discouraging

[@DecoCreteTV]

We understand how tough it can be to find those types of supplies in certain parts of the world. We're doing our best to get international distribution, but we haven't made it to Nigeria yet. In the mean time, you could order this on our website! You can email [e-mail] for a quote on the shipping. Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!!!!

[@JamesONLINEREPRESENTATIV-nq5wp]

I appreciate the reply .it's comforting. Thumbs up

[@Epwnzer]

What about staining freshly poured concrete Jeff? We’ve never used color hardener, only integral colors. Would love to try it sometime in smaller jobs!

[@DecoCreteTV]

Thanks for the comment! I would be careful when staining fresh concrete. Most concrete stains require a minimum of 30 days cure time before applying the stain. We highly recommend acid stain for exterior stamped concrete. For color hardener, you've got the right idea in mind. It's definitely best to start with a few small jobs first and work your way up. You can also throw one cast of color hardener on top of your integral color, this will help you get used to it without having to worry about coloring the entire slab. It would also add some randomness to the colors and looks really good. We have a video coming out in a few weeks that'll explain this technique in depth. We also offer training classes on stamped concrete and our advanced class is coming up in Sep. at our Orrville location. This class will be all about color hardener, not just for coloring the slab, but also using color hardener for borders and steps. I'll leave a link to training page on our website. Thanks for watching!!! www.deco-cretesupply.com/training/advanced-stamped-concrete-training

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

I prefer color hardener most the time.

[@DecoCreteTV]

It's a lot more work, but it's worth the extra effort💪

[@patrickfoley535]

nice! got an videos on using the hardener slurry on steps? that sounds easier than what I was trying to do...

[@DecoCreteTV]

Yes, we have a few different videos on color hardener slurry, but I believe this is what you're looking for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGLKlWNjfNynosk

[@charlesviner1565]

👍thanks for the video

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

If everyone still had to use color hardener not every1 and there brother would be an expert. Jk😂

[@DecoCreteTV]

Thanks for watching, Charles!!! Have a great weekend👍

[@DecoCreteTV]

🤣🤣🤣

[@charlesviner1565]

@@GRUBB-MUDD good morning GRUBB MUDD CREW 🖐

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Can u do a video about permatique exposed agg

[@DecoCreteTV]

What's up Bobby, great to hear from you!!! We do have a video on antiquing stamped concrete with Texture Enhancer. Are you looking for something on antiquing exposed agg? I don't think we've ever done that. If you have, we'd love to see some photos or video of what you've done. It should work if the exposure is deep enough, maybe we'll give it try sometime. Have a great weekend brother👊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGG5nJJnqK2Hgsk

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@@DecoCreteTV I am doing good. I thought it would be a great way to color exposed agg borders. I have never done it. I was kinda just wondering if it would even work

[@DecoCreteTV]

@@GRUBB-MUDD We've used acetone dye for coloring boarders on exposed, works great. The antiquing should work as well, you'd just have to give it try. We also have a new water based stain that would work. www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/stains/deco-crete-wb-concrete-stain

[@LordDeuce-ul7my]

Good video broski

[@DecoCreteTV]

Thank you!!! 👊

[@Mofiac]

Is color hardener the same as powdered release?

[@DecoCreteTV]

Thanks for the comment! Color hardener is not the same as powder release. Color hardener is for coloring the concrete and is cast on immediately after the concrete is poured out. Powder release does add color to the final product, but its main job is to keep the concrete from sticking to the stamps. The release gets cast onto the concrete right before stamping. I'll leave a few links to some other videos about release agents. Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKeoZniHodKkock kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYS6imCla6elrNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJqQlYOoo5qefNE

[@Mofiac]

Thanks, I'll check them out.

[@marcelomoreno3520]

How can I change a brick red color hardener to a brown color? homeowner did not like the red.

[@DecoCreteTV]

If it's still unsealed, you could recolor it with Revival. I'll leave a link to our how-to video at the bottom. If it is sealed, you would need to remove the sealer first. Water-based stain would also be an option, it wouldn't completely recolor it, but you could change the overall look. Thanks for watching!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmS2kH96hNKGjLc

[@brabblemaster401]

Can you broom color hardener?

[@DecoCreteTV]

Thanks for the comment! Yes, you can broom finish color hardener just like normal concrete. Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!

[@dmj4489]

But what if your borders and bands go through the patio.. ???

[@DecoCreteTV]

You can definitely still pour monolithic bands that go through the slab. This would require a bull float set up with two groover attachments and some extra manpower. The process is a bit intense, and you'll probably need a plank at some point to access the band for coloring & stamping. We don't have any videos on this exact thing, but we do plan on putting one out in the future. Thanks for watching!!!

[@dmj4489]

Bro that's what I'm saying. How the hell you gonna throw powder on the band in the middle of the patio 2 or 3 times. I cut banded joints and we di the band and powder and shield it but how out in the middle where u can't stand yet?

[@DecoCreteTV]

For patios, we always had a plank so we could get out to the middle. This does limit the size of your pour. We had a metal scaffolding plank that was 24' long and if the job had bands, that just all the bigger we could pour at one time. Bands also make good stopping & starting points for mutable pours on large jobs. In that case, you would just treat it like a border when you pour, but it'll look like a band going through the slab after it's all done. Monolithic bands definitely require quite a bit extra effort & manpower, you just have to upcharge accordingly.