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theitalianfry

Concrete color

6 years ago
Is this concrete (pavers) tinted with any color or is it natural?
St Helena · More Info
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  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Hello Ryan,

    Thank you for your question. These are poured in place concrete pads. The concrete has a light integral color added.

    Comments (9)

    • 6 years ago

      Thank you. And is it pea gravel or crushed Yosemite tan gravel? Features of this yard look an awful lot like my current house project with the board form, concrete poured in place and gravel. Yours is absolutely gorgeous!

    • PRO
      6 years ago

      The crushed rock is called 'Black and Tan' although different stone yards have their own name for a similar item.

    • 6 years ago

      Thank you!

    • 6 years ago

      Thanks for the tips, I went with silver smoke concrete poured in place pads and it looks amazing (I think yours was a little darker). thanks for the inspiration!

    • 6 years ago

      Did you choose Silversmoke iron oxide or carbon?

    • 6 years ago

      I think I got the Silversmoke 8084 and wish it was darker by a touch. When they pour the concrete, it almost comes out black so I had a heart attack, but lightens a ton over time. I'm not sure what Envision did for their gorgeous project above.

    • 6 years ago

      Thanks! What finish did you do? Light broom, top cast, sandblast, or acid wash? Do you like it?

    • 6 years ago

      Broom, yeah it’s fine.

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