Restoring color in previously installed concrete


August 2008 Vol. 8 No. 5 Restoring color in previously installed concrete By Chris Mayo Integral colors don't fade, but over time, integrally colored surfaces can start to look dingy. Understanding why, and what to do about it, is just the beginning of getting a handle on color maintenance. In 1915, Lynn Mason Scofield, the man who gave his name to L.M. Scofield Co., introduced his company’s first concrete coloring techniques. His products included color hardeners, integral color, sealers and chemical stains. Colored concrete has grown in popularity ever since. But while colored concrete has been used in commercial construction for years, its popularity in private residences has grown significantly over the last several years. It is no longer unusual to stroll up a colored concrete walkway to a private residence, knock on the door and enter to find that the floor, countertops, patio and garage floor have all utilized colored concrete construction. Click to read the complete story >>