Technical Bulletins (Bomanite Corp.)

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INTEGRAL COLOR

Technical Bulletin

Bomanite Integral Colors consist of colored admixtures and are developed for use in ready-mixed concrete. The product is made of the highest quality pigments, as well as other ingredients designed to enhance the color and improve the pigment dispersion, workability and finishing performance of the concrete. No fillers are used in Bomanite Integral Colors. This coloring method can be used with the installation of Bomanite and Bomacron cast-in-place colored, textured and imprinted concrete paving and flooring. However, Bomanite Color Hardener must also be used (see Bomanite Color Hardener Technical Bulletin for more information). This method can also be utilized for other colored concrete flatwork applications (salt finishes, broom finishes, rotary finishes), as well as vertical surfaces and other types of architectural concrete. Four to five inch slumps are recommended. Higher slumps should be achieved by using water reducing or plasticizing admixtures, NOT by adding water. The addition of extra water to the mix will affect the uniformity of the color. Uneven curing and/or rapid drying of the concrete will also affect the uniformity of the color. The use of Bomanite Color Cure is recommended.

DOSAGE GUIDELINES:

*Standard*	One bag per cubic yard or meter
*Exception*	Certain colors and/or mix designs may require two bags per cubic yard or meter

PACKAGING:

Disintegrating Bag One bag to each cubic yard or cubic meter. Weight varies depending on color and cement content.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Colors 25 standard
See Bomanite Color Hardener/Release Agent Color Chart
Custom colors available (minimum 1,000 sq. ft.)

Resistance to UV Light Excellent

Suggested Sealers Bomanite I-18
Bomanite VOC
Bomanite Aquaseal
Bomanite Hydroseal
Bomanite Interior Floor Seal
Bomanite Cure & Seal (for use on untextured concrete only)

Maintenance It is highly recommended to develop and follow a routine maintenance schedule for all colored concrete so that it will maintain a top quality appearance. Every 18 to 36 months, colored concrete installations should be inspected, cleaned and resealed as required by volume and intensity of traffic. Contact your local Bomanite contractor for the proper maintenance program in your area, as the need will vary depending on a number of factors including traffic conditions, geographical location and weather.

Limitations Variations can be expected due to job site conditions, finishing techniques, use of sealers and slight raw material color drifts. Consistency of color of cement and aggregates as well as the content of the concrete mix design is critical in achieving uniform color from batch to batch. Integrally colored concrete is limited to lighter, more pastel colors and is not as brilliant as color hardened surfaces. Do not use with concrete mixes containing calcium chloride.

Cautions Keep out of the reach of children. See Material Safety data Sheet for complete information.

Sales Aid Bomanite Integral Color Chart
Bomanite Color Chip Box Set
Bomanite Color Chip Board

SPECIFICATIONS

1.00 GENERAL
1.04 Related Work (to be completed by a licensed Bomanite contractor except where noted)

a. Preparation work, including sub-grade preparation, finish grading, constructing formwork, placing and setting screeds, and furnishing and placement of reinforcement shall be done by a licensed Bomanite contractor or other qualified contractor.
b. Provide all Bomanite Integral Color.
c. Provide, place and finish all concrete in accordance with specifications.

2.00 PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS
2.01 Concrete Mix Design

a. The concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi in non-freeze areas, 3,500 psi in moderate freeze-thaw areas and 4,000 psi in severe freeze-thaw areas. Portland cement shall conform to ASTM C 150 Type I, II, or V, depending on soil conditions. Aggregates shall conform to ASTM C 33. Mixing water shall be fresh, clean and potable. In freeze-thaw areas only, an air-entraining admixture complying to ASTM C 260 shall be used to achieve an entrained air content for the particular mix used in accordance with the published recommendations of the Portland Cement Association and the American Concrete Institute. No admixtures containing calcium chloride shall be permitted.

2.02 Coloring, Imprinting, Curing and Sealing Materials

a. Bomanite Integral Color: The concrete shall be colored with the following Bomanite Integral Color(s):

3.00 EXECUTION
3.01 Installation Procedures

a. The area to receive integrally-colored concrete shall have the sub-grade prepared as required as for any concrete slab on grade.
b. The formwork shall be installed in accordance with the drawings. The slab thickness shall be consistent with that of ordinary concrete slabs under the same conditions.
c. Provide reinforcement as specified.
d. Control joints and/or expansion joints shall be provided in accordance with the drawings and the guidelines established by the American Concrete Institute. The contractor shall advise and work with the architect/engineer to determine the best location for these joints to minimize the visibility of the joints and to minimize unsightly cracking.
e. The concrete shall be placed and screeded to the finished grade and floated to a uniform surface using standard finishing techniques.
f. Apply the final finish in accordance with specifications.
g. Apply a colored curing compound over the freshly finished concrete.

FOR A COMPLETE GUIDELINE SPECIFICATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BOMANITE LICENSEE.

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Integral Color Tech Bulletin