 Basic Use
Color-Crete is designed to be used in all cementitious
materials, producing unlimited color effects. The primary applications are cast-in-place.
slab on grade, precast, tilt-up, concrete pavers and roof tiles. Color-Crete also can be
used in stucco, cast stone and plaster.
Composition
Increte's colors are pure synthetic iron oxide pigments,
manufactured to the highest standards. They are high strength and uniform in color while
exceeding ASTM C-979 specifications for integrally colored concrete. Color-Crete colors
are light-fast, lime-proof and totally weatherproof, providing a permanent colorfast
solution.
Packaging
Increte offers a variety of packaging. Batch -Ready©
disintegrating bags contain precise measurement of pigment and are added to a Ready-Mix
drum eliminating waste and human error. Batch-Ready© will disintegrate in the truck while
providing totally uniform color, thus reducing color variations.
Note: Batch-Ready© bags are available in both 5 sack and 6
sack pre-measured bags. Measurement on front of color chart indicates per sack weights.
Specify the number of sacks being used when placing the order.
Standard 50 lb. multiwall bas also are available for
all Color-Crete colors.
Increte Systems will custom package all colors from a few
ounces up to super sacks of 2,000-3,000 lb. weights.
Specifications
By name ________________ and pigment # _______________. As
manufactured by Increte at the rate of ____________ pounds per 94 lb. of cement.
Batching & Mixing Guide
Always use the same raw materials throughout the entire
projects (sand, cement, aggregate and water). Deviation can or will affect the final
color.
Slump should not exceed 5" and must be consistent from
batch to batch (water content must be consistent from batch to batch). Higher water
content can cause "light spots" or a washed-out look in the finished slab.
Do not use calcium chloride with Color-Crete integral
color. Discoloration will occur.
Improved workability and increased durability from freeze
thaw can be obtained by specifying 5% to 7% air content.
At batch plant:
1. Add 50% of batch water to a clean truck.
2. Load Batch-Ready Color-Crete bas in the truck,
allow two (2) minutes mixing with water only at charging speed.
3. Add cement, aggregate and remaining batch water.
Continue mixing at charging speed for minimum of five (5) minutes (allow three (3)
minutes longer for pea gravel mixes).
Note: Short mixing times or small batches may prevent bags
from disintegrating totally. Also, note sand-blasted or exposed aggregate finishes are
better performed by opening and pouring Color-Crete pigment into truck without bag.
Placing, Finishing and Curing
Place all color-conditioned concrete on a thoroughly
uniform compacted surface. Surface should be lightly dampened (no puddles). Concrete must
be placed with consistent slump not exceeding 5" maximum.
Troweling may begin after bleed water evaporates. Concrete
should be stiff or plastic before troweling or brooming. Hard or late troweling will
cause burns or dark spots.
Do not add water or other foreign materials to surface upon
finishing or discoloration will occur.
For exterior installations, apply rotary, broom or other
uniformly textured finish for both appearance and slip-resistance. Broom, rotary and rough
finishes will usually cure more even-colored than smooth troweled surfaces.
Note: Do not place any foreign materials such as burlap,
water, plastic, wood or paper on surface during curing process. Contact with foreign
materials during curing will cause color variation.
Note: If uneven color occurs, use Increte Color-Crete stain
sealer for uniform results.
Evaporation of water can cause a white hazy film
(efflorescence) on the surface of concrete. Efflorescence is more noticeable on colored
concrete surfaces giving the appearance of a chalky or faded look. This effect can be
reduced or eliminated by proper curing and protection against water penetration.
Efflorescence can be removed with mild acid cleaners
formulated to remove efflorescence. Follow manufacturer's cleaner instructions and test
small area to insure product will not discolor or etch surface.
Technical Services - Custom Colors and Matching
Services
The Increte Systems color service laboratory is available
to provide expert assistance for your color needs. Please contacts your representative and
indicate mix design along with sample of desired color that is to be produced.
No change for color matching.
Warranty: The information contained in this brochure is, to
our best knowledge, true and accurate, but all recommendations or suggestions are made
without guarantee. Since the conditions of your use of our products are beyond control ,
Increte Systems, Inc. disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of our
products and information contained herein. No person is authorized to make any statement
or recommendation so made shall not bind the company. Furthermore, nothing contained
herein shall be construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing
patents covering any material or its use, and no license implied or in fact is granted
herein under the claims of any patents.
Increte Systems, Inc. makes no warranty or merchantability
or fitness for any particular purpose and expressly disclaims liability for consequential
or incidental damages whether based on warranty or negligence. Buyers sole remedy shall be
refund of color purchase price from point of purchase.
© 1999 Color-Crete and Batch-Ready© bags are registered
trademarks of Increte Systems, Inc.
Printed in USA - 1999
Increte Systems, Inc.
8509 Sunstate St.
Tampa, FL 33634 U.S.A.
Tel: (813) 886-8811
(800) 752-4626
Fax: (813) 886-0188
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