Endless concrete dye colors mean more flexibility for your concrete project, and ensure we can get the look and style that we envisage in our heads.
Concrete dye is easy to use, relatively cheap, and available online for anyone to order.
Concrete dye colors come in two forms, a concrete dye powder, or a concrete dye liquid.
Both forms of concrete dye are very useful, practical, and will enhance any kind of concrete project.
In this blog I will go through many concrete dye colors, and share some concrete dying tips along the way.
Concrete Dye Colors Variety Packs
If you are in the research stage and do not know which concrete dye colors to choose, various concrete dye packs can be a great idea to get more clarity for your concrete project.
The color of concrete can change the look and feel of an area so investing a little time to do some research is always recommended.
Many companies offer concrete-dye variety packs like the one pictured above. If you are still in the research process and unsure of what colored dye is suitable for you, investing in a concrete dye variety pack may be a good idea.
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Concrete Dye Colors
Concrete dye colors are a type of coloring agent that help enhance the appeal of concrete surfaces.
Used in a wide range of concrete projects, concrete dyes are available in a huge selection of shades and tones to suit different design preferences.
Here is just a little information on concrete dye colors to help you make the best choice for you and your concrete project.
Types Of Concrete Dyes
There are two main types of concrete dyes, these are normal water-based concrete dyes and solvent-based concrete dyes
Solvent-based concrete dyes are made from colorants dissolved in a solvent carrier such as xylene or acetone. Fast drying and well known for their ability to penetrate deep into the concrete surface.
Water-based concrete dyes are made from colorants that dissolve in water and are typically less toxic than solvent-based concrete dyes. Water-based dyes are often used for interior applications due to their ease of use, low odor, and environmental friendliness.
Concrete Dye Color Options
Concrete dyes are available in almost every color you can imagine, including but not limited to…
Black and white – Black and white concrete dye is some of the most used dyes when it comes to dyed concrete projects. More Info On Black Oxide Here <<<
Blues, greens, and other vibrant colors – are used often to create bold, eye-catching looks. These colors are often used in artistic, contemporary designs.
Reds – The most common brick color, reds, terracotta, and other warm tones help add warmth to a space.
Grays – Grey is the most industrial look and tones from light to dark grey have an excellent way of looking modern, or industrial.
Earth tones – Earth-toned concrete dyes such as browns and tans create a natural earth look.
More Concrete Dye Colors
GOODTAKE concrete dyes are a popular pick for vibrant colors.
They are high quality, dry, lightfast, odorless, alkali and weather resistant, UV stable, non-hazardous, chemically inert and water insoluble.
Great for a wide variety of projects!
Mixing Concrete Dye Colors
Mixing concrete dye colors together can be great fun, and this is often done to achieve a more specific color or tone to suit a preferred style or feel.
If you are any kind of artist, and you know about mixing paint, well this is not to much different.
By following a few steps and running a few tests, almost any color can be achieved making concrete dying more customizable than ever before!
Steps To Mixing Your Concrete Dyes Together
If you have never mixed concrete dye together before don’t worry it is actually very simple…sometimes a little messy!
Here are a few steps to follow when mixing concrete dyes…
1 – Select The Primary (Base) Color of your concrete dye
This can be any primary color such as blue, red, or yellow.
2 – Choose The Color You Want To Achieve
Find the color that you are aiming to achieve, if you can have it on hand to compare the soon-to-be mixed concrete dye to, this will help.
Consider the surrounding environment and how the color you choose will affect it.
Colors can open up an area, and on the other side, make an area feel cold, dark, small, and un-inviting, keep these in mind when making the final color.
3 – Gather The Materials You Need
Before you start mixing your concrete dyes, you will need to make sure you have all the necessary materials on hand.
These may include but are not limited to your base color dye and the other additional dye colors you may want to mix in.
You will need clean plastic mixing containers and string utensils. I would also recommend scales or measuring cups for more accurate measurements.
Safety gear like goggles and safety glasses are also recommended.
4 – Measure The Concrete Dye
Follow the instruction on the packaging when it comes to mixing the dye-to-concrete ratios. Measure the base color concrete dye and any other additional concrete dyes you want to be mixing in. Note: Be as precise as you can to ensure even and consistent coloring.
5 – Mix The Concrete Dyes Together
Add the concrete dyes that will be mixed into the mixing container one at a time.
Use a hand mixer or electric paint stirrer to mix thoroughly.
Be sure to scrape the inside of the mixing container to ensure all concrete dye has been mixed in.
6 – Test The Color
Once well mixed, test the concrete dye on some concrete in an inconspicuous area to make sure it is your desired color once applied.
Ajust accordingly!
Once happy, you can get into your final project.
Happy Mixing & Happy Creating
Using concrete dye colors is a great and user-friendly way to completely set out or change any concrete project.
I hope you enjoyed this article on concrete dye colors and you have been inspired to try some concrete dying or concrete staining on some concrete of your own.
As always, if you have any comments or questions please leave them below and I will be sure to read and/or reply.
