What is Concrete Coloring? How to Color Concrete? Application Techniques and Color Selection Guide

Concrete coloring is a modern surface coating and design method used to give an aesthetic appearance to ordinary gray concrete surfaces. This application is preferred in a wide range of areas from residences to commercial areas, interior and exterior. The coloring process is usually done with pigment-based concrete dyes. The dyes penetrate into the concrete and provide a long-lasting and fade-resistant color. When choosing a color, the natural light conditions of the area where the application will be made, the purpose of use and environmental compatibility should be taken into consideration.

Surface preparation is critical for a successful concrete coloring process. This is where concrete primer comes into play. Concrete primer allows the surface to hold the paint or pigment better, increases color balance and helps to achieve a homogeneous appearance. Then, the applied concrete paint is applied to the surface with brush, roller or spray methods according to the determined color. If desired, at the end of the process, the surface is added shine and depth with concrete polishing, which makes the surface more durable both aesthetically and functionally.

In recent years, concrete slim technology, which has come to the forefront especially in interior design, offers a modern look thanks to its thin structure and can be applied to existing surfaces with minimum thickness. Concrete slim panels or applications also work in harmony with coloring techniques. Colored and slim concrete coatings offer stylish and functional solutions for those looking for a decorative touch. In this way, the concrete coloring process becomes not only a surface solution but also an active part of the interior design.

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