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The Magnificence of Concrete Dye

One of the current forms in which cement is being used is cement dye. Cement dye is the coloured form of cement and has found many uses in the real world. How can one colour cement? There are primarily two ways of colouring cement. One is by using dry pigment which is swept across the surface of concrete which has been freshly prepared. The other one is by using powder or liquid pigments which are then poured into the wet concrete before it is being poured. Surface Colouring Step 1: Sprinkle on the Powder While the concrete is curing, cover the area with an even coat of the coloured powder. Avoid clumping the powder since it can become difficult to clean afterward. If the area is small enough, you can apply the powder by hand. Be sure to wear gloves if this is your preferred application method. For larger areas, one can use a style bar spreader. Step 2: Broom Finish the Concrete The ubiquitous broom plays an important role out here. Use the broom to sweep the surface