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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB200600124 Plan - Approved Colors 2007-02-01ColorFloTMLiquid Color Card � SOLOMON COLORS Classic Co ors ALLIED IVWWP�`��� OMESCAPES �� 1000FWtliISSTRffi•P.0.867l18fi CNARLOTtESVRLE,VNGMkAYp02 288 Bamboo 775 Sedona 385 Bark 920 Slate 920 Onyx 306 Canvas 338 Rawhide 467 Rustique 757 Antique Gold 288 Ginger 492 Garnet 920 Smoke 288 Straw 467 Oyster 413 Clay 0 0 0 0 n h 750 Salmon 755 Gold Leaf 242 Sandalwood 755 Driftwood 417 Paver Red _ (7 (A Cn 0 m m 3 7 242 Sahara 415 Canyon Red 755 Spice 750 Light Tan 757 Pecan ��, o C These color chips represent shades of Integral Colors based on 94 lbs. gray Type I-II Portland cement with 4" slump. Use this chart as a guideline only. The colors may not exactly represent the final color. Shade variations of cement and aggregate plus variations in the volume of water, the addition of admixtures and other additives o may have an effect on the design mix and final color. We recommend that a test slab be poured and approved prior to the start of the job. TM TM ColorFlo for ColorSelect Liquid Dispensing Systems LIQUID IRON OXIDE PIGMENTS Over the past 10 to 12 years, the use of iron oxide colors in concrete has grown to be the single largest application for this type of pigment. This increase in usage has created a demand for better technology and quality control through- out the concrete industry. The introduction of iron oxide slurry, or liquid color, has been a result of technological advance. Liquid colors are high solids dispersion of iron oxide pig- ments in water, with total pigment levels between 60 and 70 percent. Mixing • Mixer should be loaded to a minimum of 40% capacity to ensure good color dispersion. • Be sure to use the same mix design and maintain a consistent water to cement ratio throughout the job with a MAXIMUM 4" SLUMP. (Higher slumps may be obtained by using a water reducer or plasticizer). • Before adding color to the ready mix truck, it is recommended to reverse the drum bringing the concrete to the back of the truck. Pour color onto the concrete there by reducing direct contact with the drum. • Mix at high speed a minimum of 5 minutes before pouring concrete. • Color variation may occur if batch proportion and slump are not maintained from load to load. • After pour has begun, adding water to the load to improve workability should be kept to a minimum. Additives • DO NOT use calcium chloride. This product can cause discoloration in the form of light and dark areas in the finished product. • The use of plasticizers, water reducers and air entraining products designed for colored concrete production are acceptable. Job Site Preparation Good drainage and compacted aggregate add many benefits to decora- tive concrete. Pouring concrete over an inconsistent sub -grade or mix of dirt, plastic, wood, asphalt or existing con- crete will not cure evenly. These types of sub -grades will force the majority of water to the surface to evaporate, causing efflorescence in those affected areas. In hot conditions, dampen the sub -grade before each pour to keep moisture from being absorbed from the concrete too fast. Keep the sub -base moisture consistent throughout the day without allowing the water to pool. Jobs requiring a vapor barrier and job sites having high heat and low humidity conditions are exceptions to pouring over plastic. Pouring concrete directly over plastic can lead to numerous problems including excessive bleed water, uneven drying time, shrinkage, cracking and efflores- cence. Consider adding 2"4' of sand between plastic and concrete. If pouring directly over plastic, mix design may need to be altered. Slump and placement techniques require tighter tolerances and finishers need to be well trained and experienced. Curing When applying a curing compound or sealer, follow the manufacturer's application recommendations and cov- erage rates. Use of a non -yellowing, UV -stable acrylic cure after a minimum of 24 hours is acceptable. With high heat and low humidity, a curing compound may need to be applied sooner. Do Not cover, fog, or wet cure colored surfaces. Si4nCOLORS SOLOMON TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION DATA Composition and Materials ColorFloTM Liquid Pigments utilize pure red, yellow, and black synthetic iron oxides. Solomon Colors has expanded the color range by formulating laborato- ry controlled high tinting strength blends. Each of these colors is 95% to 99% minus 325 mesh particle size. Solomon Colors iron oxides are perma- nent, inert, stable to atmospheric condi- tion, sunfast, limeproof, and free of deleterious fillers and extenders. All Solomon Colors pigments comply with ASTM C979 for integrally colored con- crete and are,, produced to .8 Delta E, an established plant standard. Limitations A level of 10% color based on the weight of total cementitious material used is the color saturation point. Color added in excess of 10% will not provide additional benefits and can reduce the overall strength of the finished product. Conversely, a level of color below 1 % can cause irregular coloring and gener- al "washed out" appearance. The sug- gested "optimum" range is 2% to 4% pigment loading based on total cementi- tious material weight. Limit of Warranty and Liability Solomon Colors, Inc. warrants that their product conforms to the description and standards as stated on the product packaging and specific product literature. If properly mixed and applied, Solomon Colors, Inc. warrants the color to be uniform, limeproof, and sunfast. The exclusive remedy of the user or buyer and the limit of the liability of this company shall be the purchase price paid by the user or buyer for the quantity of the Solomon Colors products involved. • For information on placing and finishing decorative concrete, ask "Solomon Colors Guide to Decorative Concrete Products." • CSI 3 -Part Tech Spec Sheets Available at www.solomoncolors.com & www.sweets.com See Us In © 11� ® e D[ftEVi CD SWEETS.COM ALLIED 08/04 4050 Color Plant Road, Springfield, IL 62702, PH: 800-624-0261 1251 West Durst Drive, Rialto, CA 92376, PH: 866-747-2656 Email: sgs@solomoncolors.com www.solomoncolors.com i