I want to make some concrete planters- can I mix paint in?
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I want to make some concrete planters, can I mix paint in to add colour?
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Stephanie Buckley
on May 21, 2017
I wouldn't try paint with it but the powder colours you get for grout should work -
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Pennyswift
on May 21, 2017
No, it's not a good idea to add paint to concrete mix as it will affect the chemistry that takes place when the concrete cures. Rather add some type of pigment, usually sold in powder form. -
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Pappa72339
on May 21, 2017
Do not mix paint in your concrete. Get powdered color especially for concrete at your building supply store. -
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Alk23277234
on May 21, 2017
Large retail outlets have powder for coloring cement.However, you can use latex paint to color your project since it is water based.You would need a darker pigment in order to make the diluted version the desired color. -
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Hillela G.
on May 21, 2017
Unfortunately its not a great idea but you can use a concrete stain afterwards to give a similar affect- I love Unicorn Spit for example -
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Pam Lindau
on May 21, 2017
Unicorn Spit is a great choice. Agree with Hillela -
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Alice Elaine Lord
on May 21, 2017
Yes, I have done this. It's easier to get the color for cement and mix that into the cement or batches for different colors.
Stephanie Buckley
on May 21, 2017
Pennyswift
on May 21, 2017
Pappa72339
on May 21, 2017
Alk23277234
on May 21, 2017
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