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Concrete Finishes

Skilled concrete finishers can make concrete look like wood, slate or several other building materials. In addition, they can scale large expanses of concrete down by adding visual details. While Rempel does not provide finishing services, we have relationships with many top quality placers and finishers. Click here to contact a Rempel sales representative for more information.

COLOURS

Concrete can be produced in a variety of colours by mixing in coloured pigments which then form an integral part of the concrete. Rempel offers fifteen standard colours plus many more custom choices. To obtain a colour chart or more information on coloured concrete, please contact one of Rempel’s sales representatives.

Colour Cautions:  Colour in a given mix design can vary slightly from load to load, so special consideration should be given to:

• The consistency of the slump. If a higher slump is required, a superplasticizer is recommended.
• The addition of water.
• Where one load ends and another begins.
• Use only non-chloride accelerators as calcium chloride can dramatically change the colour of any concrete.
• As with all concrete, coloured concrete should be cured for 3 to 7 days. The age and temperature of the concrete when it is poured will affect the colour, in addition to the type and consistency of subgrades and forms.
• Sealers should not be used on coloured concrete flatwork as mottling of the surface can occur.

PATTERNS AND TEXTURES

Concrete can be pattern-stamped with special tools to create the custom look and feel of slate, cobblestone, brick, tile and many other patterns. An exposed aggregate finish gives traditional concrete a more natural look. It is achieved by washing away the surface mortar as the concrete hardens. Rempel uses special river aggregates from the eastern Fraser Valley for its "famous" beautiful exposed aggregate concrete.