Interior Flooring
- Use full-depth colour for basements, kitchens, living rooms and commercial interiors.
Integrally Colored Concrete
Lasting colour from within the concrete—not just on its surface. Integrally coloured concrete adds pigment throughout the concrete mix for a vibrant, consistent finish. Because colour is part of the concrete itself, it is designed to resist fading, chipping and abrasion. The system can be polished or sealed and is suitable for indoor and outdoor applications.
Unfading Colour, Integrated Throughout
Unlike surface-applied colour, integral colour is introduced during concrete batching so the pigment is distributed throughout the mix. Hi-Crete’s source page identifies SG Granular Pigments from Solomon Colors Inc., USA: free-flowing, low-dusting pigments designed for concrete. The published dosage guidance is typically 1%–4% of the cement portion; the correct dosage and finishing approach should be confirmed with a concrete professional for each mix and project.
Full-depth coloured concrete can be used inside or outside. After curing, it may be polished to enhance smoothness and colour, or sealed to help protect against stains, moisture and wear. A wide colour range supports both subtle architectural finishes and more expressive designs.
Applications
Exterior Surfaces
- Bring lasting colour to walkways, patios, pool decks, driveways and architectural concrete.
Countertops & Furniture
- Create distinctive, decorative accents with colour distributed through the concrete.
High-Traffic Areas
- The colour is part of the concrete, making it suitable for busy walkways, patios and commercial floors.
How Integral Colour Works
SG Granular Pigments are added directly to the concrete batch during manufacturing, in proportion to the cement content. The source page gives a typical dosage of 1%–4%; final colour depends on the mix, cement, pigment dosage and finishing, so a project sample and advice from a concrete professional are recommended.
Choose a compatible finish after the concrete cures. Polishing creates a smooth, light-reflective surface; sealing helps protect from stains, moisture and wear and is available in different sheen levels. The selected product and installation method should follow current manufacturer guidance.