Concrete Countertop coloring?

04-09-2012, 11:40 AM	#1
matt7125 Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 20	Concrete Countertop coloring? I just finished making a few sample countertop pieces experimenting with colors and aggregates. Does anyone know how I can acheive the color of the attached photo or something similar? I like it because it's not highly polished but has a marble look to it. Thanks Attached Images

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04-09-2012, 12:27 PM	#2
Tscarborough Member   Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,036	Concrete Countertop coloring? That looks like natural concrete to me. __________________ Advice is free, Lessons begin at 75 bucks an hour.

04-09-2012, 03:11 PM	#3
matt7125 Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 20	Concrete Countertop coloring? When you say natural concrete do you mean just regular concrete? What the difference? I've been experiementing with concrete countertops. I've made a few slabs using the cheng pigment, but haven't found the right shade/color yet. I saw that picture and really like the color.

04-09-2012, 05:45 PM	#4
joed Member     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 6,036	Concrete Countertop coloring? He means plain concrete with no colour added. I would agree although the sand and aggregate also affect the colour to a certain extent. The cement brand used could also have an effect. Some manufacturers add whiteners since many people like whiter looking sidewalks. __________________ Do not PM with questions that can be asked in a forum. I will not respond.

04-10-2012, 11:53 AM	#5
matt7125 Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 20	Concrete Countertop coloring? Ok, thanks!!