using colored cement & dyes, (Mike Haduck)

[@aleli5105]

Mike Haduck you are the encyclopedia of Masonry work. You have got an immense knowledge. It's wonderful that you decided to share that with the world. So now I can learn from the best. I feel so lucky to have your teaching and experience. Thank You so much!🙏 Blessings from the UK.🙂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Aleli,,, I try, Mike

[@super8car]

love your videos mike. An honest humble guy is always the best teacher.

[@MikeHaduck]

+super8car I appreciate it. I am trying, mike

[@justwondering5540]

Mike You hit that nail on the head . I used Red and now it is pink and I am going to go back and try to paint it with portland thanks for the video !

[@MikeHaduck]

+Don Baus Thanks Don, I was wondering if the video would be any good, and now I am feeling better about it. thanks mike

[@SuperGsrider]

hey mike i never have laid any block or stone but i cant stop watching your videos lol keep up the good work

[@MikeHaduck]

+SuperGsrider I appreciate that, just passing along what I learned from the old timers, mike

[@shakejones]

great video+explanation+presentation mate! well done - cheers 🙏🏻 NEW SUB

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Shake, Mike

[@markfialkowski4388]

Thanks Mike that's why I love watching your videos you're a very honest person.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, I hope so, Mike

[@waysoflife88]

Hey mike, I got a building maintenance job a while back and when I was asked to repair a crack in a walkway I didn't know what to do. After searching for how-to guides I found your videos, and I cant tell you how much help they've been. Now I get excited when someone finds concrete that needs to be patched. So, thanks for helping me. -keep em' coming.

[@MikeHaduck]

+waysoflife88 thank you, I am just passing along what I learned from the old timers, mike

[@HalehJune]

Mike you resemble Harrison Ford! Do people tell you that all the time?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Haley, they do but I still can’t get no movie parts, lol, mike

[@Maintenance63]

Type S has portland added to it. Got it now. Thank you , Used it mostly on the pillars.

[@andrewdedinsky9858]

Great tips the joint color should match. I hope my mason will match my new patio area joint color with the old existing joint color. (I think I instructed him too.) The flag stone will match. However it will look odd if the joints are different colors.

[@maxpayne2337]

Thank you and I share your slight color blindness. Nature and society are cruel to our aliment. But we learn new skills to compensate. Great video and great advice.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Max, Mike

[@shexbends]

Thanks Mike. My wife wanted me to add color to a slab I just poured. Happy that I bucked the suggestion now that I've heard your video !

[@MikeHaduck]

+steve turner Maybe saved some money too. lol. thanks, mike

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

Masonary ??? lol Masonry

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, Depends on where you are from, thanks Mike

[@RA-zl6iw]

Good video as usual Mike. I have never been able to match colored mortar either. I can barely match my clothes half the time. I'm color blind also.

[@MikeHaduck]

+RJ A yep, I was wearing a pink shirt one time and did not know it. lol ... mike

[@masoudfarshchi1043]

Mike you are awesome thank you for the good job you do keep it up I am your fan.oh you do look like Harrison Ford

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Masoud, I hear that a lot, Mike

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

I used that QUIKRETE type S to do veneer stone. A year after I put the stone on I decided to test how strong it was, so I stepped on a vertically mounted stone and really put all 275lbs of me on it. To my shock it didn’t move and held my weight.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks. I think that's a good thing, Mike

[@lmilne4859]

Add colouring into cement it always weakens the cement. Even from a personal preference white cement. See numerous renders harling falling off and most is been done with a white backing. Am from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 as mike says all depends where abouts you are and what weather conditions are like 👍🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks L, mike

[@doloresm7396]

Hahaha, color blindness problems. Me too. I'm going to be dying some pavers for the inside of the garage for the walls and I have worked with samples to get close to Pennsylvania Blue Stone. Waiting for my molds to come in and now it's tear down time of glued paneling throughout basement/garage as soon as I pick up the DeWalt recip saw. I can't figure any other way to do it. My nightmare is still a nightmare. Only moving inside. I don't know what code this guy used to build this place but I think it was the time of no codes and no enforcement of anything. Long time no watch your videos, hope you're well. Restoration of a house takes a lot of time and social media is a luxury I don't have anymore. Mike I don't get it I can't mix Ty S or Ty N to save my soul. I've tried everything. Rapid set (all types), Portland anything else no problems. Every time I mix that stuff I end up throwing it out. It's like dusty powder when it dries. Must be a trick you didn't teach me. Oh well, I can always use Rapid Set, love that stuff or Portland which is my favorite to work with. Take care, you look well. Happy New Year! Good grief the years are flying by.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dolores, good to hear from you, I been spending more and more time in Florida, thanks mike

[@nefergongs5525]

Truly great videos Mike!! You are a genuine teacher. You should have a million subs!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Nefer, I appreciate it. I enjoy making the videos, thanks mike

[@Chewbigga]

Hi Mike, I'm looking to do some touch-ups on the parging layer over my exposed foundation outside. There's a few questions I have. Does a parging mixture need to be manually mixed together, or is that a special type of product to buy all ready to use? Is there a way to get the color to look like sand? It seems to me the mixture was white and it has a slight color resemblance to beach sand. The surface is also not smooth, more like a slightly rough texture. Do I need a special tool to replicate that?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi ,I have a whole playlist on foundation repair, I am sure you will find something similar, thanks Mike

[@tomnorton8218]

Mike, I need to redo my chimney crown. I am going to form it with a 2" overhang. What mix would be best. I live in NE OHIO. Thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tom, I have a whole playlist called " chimney repair" I show what I use in each circumstance, thanks Mike

[@10Flat]

I really enjoyed your walkthrough on colored cement. Very helpful in planning my stone wall repair. thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I have a whole playlist on" repointing stonework" Mike haduck, that should help, a few tricks on the mud trick, Mike

[@Highintensityhealth]

Nice!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@alegator7249]

Only made it to the 1:47 mark, if I want to hear a dude bitching about work, I can go to the bar

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Al, mike

[@christopherleesmith8618]

Thank you Mr Haduck for all you do keep up the good work sincerely Philadelphia!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chris, mike

[@onetruesoldiervt3686]

Hi mike what type of stain would you recommend to change the color of red brick 🧱 thanks 🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I would go to the paint store and ask them their opinion and do some experiments, thanks Mike

[@dinoanthony8263]

I never recommend painting masonry. they have a good sealer called siloxane on the market 7 yr product. good stuff.

[@MikeHaduck]

I always got to keep an open mind, thanks mike

[@geraldstubbe5884]

Type n has Portland.. Type s has more portland

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Gerald, old school we just added Portland to the mortar depending on the job, I am not a fan of there type s or n descriptions, but my opinion, Mike

[@watermelonlalala]

Using colored cement and dyes: Don't. LOL

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brendan, I agree, lol, thanks mike

[@DAS-Videos]

I remember my dad saying that he used lamp black to give the mortar between the bricks the black color. Did you ever hear of lamp black? Anyway, I just bought liquid charcoal color like I see you have there, to try and give the joints between flagstones a darker color. My problem is, at $8.97 a bottle I can't color the entire batches of cement. The instructions says it's good for two 80 pound bags, max. So I will have to have uncolored cement to attach the stones and colored mortar just for the seams. That will be a lot more work. I think when dad used lamp black it was so cheap they just added it to every batch of cement they mixed. I may end up using all uncolored cement to both attach the stones and fill the gaps between them.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Das, yep, we used it a lot, added it to the dark mortar all the time. Thanks Mike

[@johnlustig4322]

Always a pleasure to learn from a master craftsman.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks for the kind words, Mike

[@diamond6256]

LOVE this video. I am filled the cracks in my 40 year old dirty beige concrete driveway. All that is available is freakin light gray. I need more of a sand stone to make it NOT look like a jigsaw puzzle. Sands are too light. I have manage to tone down the gray (which is only good on new concrete) with just plain flowerbed dirt. It helped even before I saw this video, COOL. I want to blend the cracks instead of replacing a $10k driveway just because it is a cosmetic looking bad. 66 Woman in Texas.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Shereese,,,Mike

[@LA_Giacobe09]

Currently working on a Pennsylvania 1931 built home, mid to late 40's flagstone walkway and 2 stairs. Reached out to the person who helped his father with the stones and was told they used concrete but mixed in sand and stones from the creek, top layer of mortar looks to be tan, bottom appears close to white. The sand from creek would have given it color. Should we assume it was portland cement (given the added sand and stone) and in the traditional gray not white edition?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Laura, I couldn't say unless I seen it, sand has very little to do in color in my opinion, I got a whole playlist on stone patios and I show what I used, thanks ,Mike

[@grayigloo2023]

it's not "masonary", it's "masonry".

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi gray, no its masonary, that was what the old timers who were building the churches, cathedrals and etc. Told me, it's these high falutin, book big shots who want to change the language, lol, Mike

[@nickjoel5258]

I live in Central PA. I've been watching your videos to learn. I'm fixing a really bad retaining wall that was concrete mixed with coal ash. I've been using even more Portland than you suggest because I feel my patches need to be extra strong to last over time. Is it ok to use more Portland than what you do?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Nick, I can't say, in my case it's a experience thing, I show what I used in each case and I hope it helps people in similar circumstances, thanks Mike

[@gayletalerico7795]

Can I mix concrete dyes with wasps texture? TY

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Gayle, I can't say, I just show what I do, thanks Mike

[@gayletalerico7795]

@@MikeHaduck Thank you Mike.

[@FoxySparkles]

Hi Mike! Can I use either mica powders or acrylic paint to tint/colour cement? If so, how is it mixed best, with the water before adding to powder cement, or ?? Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Foxy, one thing is I am color blind so rarely if ever do I use colors, usually I mix it in the mix before adding water, thanks mike

[@margerykirner5604]

Very interesting Now I know!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Margery,Mike

[@darrenharlow2470]

your knowledge and experience says it all ,you cant beat that. well said mike

[@MikeHaduck]

+darren harlow I guess many times at what I think people would like to see, I appreciate it. mike

[@darrenharlow2470]

your welcome mike

[@voxpopneverdies2025]

2:1....eek thats strong...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks vox,, Mike

[@juanrendontorres174]

I rather not try and "match" colors... Its alot of time and its always iffy... "Looks too new", "why is it darker..." Ugh I rather walk away and let someone else deal with it. I totally agree with you. And the dirt trick! Thats been a secret for years!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks juan, I appreciate it, mike

[@jwojo7644]

Was thinking about dyeing a slurry to resurface a outdoor wall if I seal it after using regular grey type s will that help keep the stains off of it from water running down my house

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi J, sometimes the same as my concrete repair videos , that might help, mike

[@mu99ins]

Like it. Keep it simple. The same with woodworking. Use a nice color wood and you don't have to mess around with stains.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mu, Mike

[@truthseeker2891]

This good video to sleep too

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Seeker, Mike

[@Samantha-sy7ww]

Nice! Love it. I love the tried and true tips. Thank you so much!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Samatha, Mike

[@campbejouc]

understood non color is best more logical - i've got some brick for which the mortar (cracking 1909 house) is orange pink - any suggestions on how to match - as that's what I've got to hit for.

[@MikeHaduck]

+James Campbell I think the last video I did replacing bring above the garage door. is the best I could do. thanks james, I appreciate it. mike

[@dinoanthony8263]

you won't use Penn Crete or thoro stucco? they have color charts! it's expensive but we have it here in Delaware always held its color for me. also like to add that my father always used 3 five gallon buckets of sand to one 72 lb bag of cement, wasn't that strong. so when he retired I started using equal part sand to cement. very strong I could not even get a chisel in it after two days. god bless

[@MikeHaduck]

God bless also, anything that works, thanks for the comment, mike

[@w96725]

Great video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@SCARSAC]

yep thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@josecanisales3491]

Can I paint a stucco house with "white portland cement"?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jose, not over paint, I usually use that over foundations, thanks. Mike

[@citizenenak]

When using mortar, it has portland cement in it. So are you saying you just add extra?

[@MikeHaduck]

+Avant Arch It all depends on what job it is, every job is different, thanks, mike

[@FerdinandMalapit]

Thank you mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ferdinand, Mike

[@deme7063]

damn. I'm tempted to type "FIRST" but that'd just b stupid

[@MikeHaduck]

+deme7063 I guess that is a good thing, thanks mike

[@ΔημητρηςΜπαργιωτας]

Υπάρχει κάποιο ενισχυτικό χρώματος για τα οξείδιο σιδήρου;

[@jamesdickson3616]

I like the way you roll Mike

[@denniscampbell8240]

Got a ? I'm gonna use masonry cement pure for log chinking over metal lath,,,,,,would it hold and will it be water proof ,,,,or what do you prefer

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dennis, I can't say, every situation is different thanks Mike

[@margerykirner5604]

So informative!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Margery, Mike

[@sikkinixxmc]

Thanks for the video mike. You're putting together nice videos too!

[@MikeHaduck]

+sikkinixxmc thanks, I try. mike

[@Debbyiamme]

Thank you Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Debby, Mike

[@andrewhutchinson5490]

does the rapid set mortar mix react poorly to the moister?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Andrew, with rapid set I usually wet the surface and put it on fast, I never had a problem, thanks Mike

[@andrewhutchinson5490]

@@MikeHaduck Great good to know.

[@veronicalewis6949]

thank u! too much money on colors that do not work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Veronica, I appreciate it, Mike

[@pwammann1]

I love the common sense approach here. Right on!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Philip I appreciate it, Mike

[@robertcostales9037]

truly informative stuff thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Robert, I appreciate it. mike

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

You look like Harrison Ford

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, he does look a bit like me, lol, mike

[@aalrsheeid]

thank you for your time to do this video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ahmad, I appreciate it. mike

[@coollasice4175]

Good tips, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

+Cooll Asice , I hope so, thanks mike

[@FireplacesRock]

Thank You Mike !

[@MikeHaduck]

+Jaime Visions In Stone Thank you, Jamie, mike

[@schoolahardknocks52]

"I like to do things that I'm always sure of. Things that work for me." Great Philosophy Mike. I'm learning the art of Faux Bois and am researching any colorants and methods. Thanks for the video and info!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi School, seems he is popular with his makings, he is a lot different then me, more of an artist, and a very good one, colors in my work and area fade so I stay away from them , thanks for the comment mike

[@conorclarke4350]

Hey mike.. if I add a dye or color to Portland, and paint with it how you have in some videos, will the color run when it gets rained on? Will I need to seal it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Conor, I would say everything depends on the situation, and where you place it, sealing usually helps, no matter what colors usually fade over time, thanks mike

[@charlestyson76]

MIKE FIRST OF ALL IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE A MASON ...THERE IS NO SUCH WORD AS MASONARY WORK. ITS MASONRY PERIOD. I AM A MAN...45 YEARS IN THE MASONRY BUSINESS AND HATE THE WORD MASONARY. YOU CANT FIND THE WORD MASONARY ANYWHERE IN THE DICTIONARY. MAYBE ITS A NORTHERN WORD.ALSO YOUR VIDEO WAS VERY HELPFUL TO ME. THANK YOU!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Charles, maybe it is a norther word, I been hearing it all my life, anyway a rose is still a rose no matter what ya call it. thanks, I got ya beat by a few years in the business though , LOL I appreciate it, mike

[@charlestyson76]

MIKE I OWE YOU AN APOLOGY. I DID LEARN A LOT FROM YOU. FORGIVE ME FOR WHAT I SAID.ALL OF US HAVE PET PEEVES. I WAS WRONG!I WAS THE 2ND LARGEST MASONRY CONTRACTOR IN RESIDENTIAL FOR 28 YEARS OF MY CAREER. YOU ARE A MASON. THANK YOU I HOPE YOU FORGIVE ME

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Charles, no worries here, we are all created by the same God. I am just passing through this life like everyone else, thanks for the kindness, I is good to hear that from professionals like you, I appreciate it. God bless, mike

[@charlestyson76]

THAN YOU MIKE! THAT WAS NOT A CHRISTIAN THING FOR ME TO DO. GOD BLESS YOU TOO.