Concrete Walkways & Steps - Nampa, ID
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A great way to enhance your your home is to put in a new concrete walkway or steps. Do you have a path that you frequently use but it tracks dirt and gravel into your home? We can get a walkway put in for you from your shed to your garage or down the side of your house. It keeps things clean and makes it easy to move stuff around. If you have been mulling over the idea of adding a new walkway then this is your sign that you should stop thinking about it and get it done. We can help, dial us up.
Time and again we get calls to install new concrete stairs for our clients. They either have wooden stairs leading from their house or have recently removed a deck. The maintenance needed to keep wood looking good can become tiresome over the years. So lets ditch the janky wooden stairs and put in some sturdy concrete. Give us a call today. (208)-231-3372 |
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Colored Concrete
Below is a simplified explanation of colored concrete so that you have an understanding of how plain old gray concrete can become unique colored concrete.
The main ingredient used to put color into concrete is iron oxide which was introduced into the concrete industry in the 1950's. A common misconception is that the color is some form of a dye, stain or paint. It is actually considered a pigment which is the iron oxide. It is mined and manufactured from plants and come in powder, liquid or in the form of grain.
The particles of the iron oxide are 10X smaller than the particles of cement that it is mixed with. When they are combined the much smaller iron oxide particles engulf the cement particles. This is what gives the concrete its color.
The ratio of cement to water is crucial in determining the color of the concrete. It is important that the workers use exact ratios in order to achieve the same color throughout the slab they are pouring.
Colored concrete is typically dark in nature this is due to the fact that contractors use dark cement. Lighter tones can be achieved by using a more expensive substitute, white cement.
The final step in the process of installing colored concrete is the curing of the concrete. If done incorrectly it can lead to shrinkage, loss of strength and cracking. Improper curing techniques can lead to discolored concrete as well giving it different shades throughout the slab.
Nampa Concrete Solutions is well versed in colored concrete and would enjoy the opportunity to pour some for you. Contact us with any questions or for a free bid.
(208)-231-3372
The main ingredient used to put color into concrete is iron oxide which was introduced into the concrete industry in the 1950's. A common misconception is that the color is some form of a dye, stain or paint. It is actually considered a pigment which is the iron oxide. It is mined and manufactured from plants and come in powder, liquid or in the form of grain.
The particles of the iron oxide are 10X smaller than the particles of cement that it is mixed with. When they are combined the much smaller iron oxide particles engulf the cement particles. This is what gives the concrete its color.
The ratio of cement to water is crucial in determining the color of the concrete. It is important that the workers use exact ratios in order to achieve the same color throughout the slab they are pouring.
Colored concrete is typically dark in nature this is due to the fact that contractors use dark cement. Lighter tones can be achieved by using a more expensive substitute, white cement.
The final step in the process of installing colored concrete is the curing of the concrete. If done incorrectly it can lead to shrinkage, loss of strength and cracking. Improper curing techniques can lead to discolored concrete as well giving it different shades throughout the slab.
Nampa Concrete Solutions is well versed in colored concrete and would enjoy the opportunity to pour some for you. Contact us with any questions or for a free bid.
(208)-231-3372
