How can I make my red cement pavers look like an even color?
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Linda
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There is some cement haze and a bit of cement that was put in as grout on only part of the pavers. The rest are just laid in a sand bed. Is there something that I can use to color the cement and haze as well as add more color to the pavers?
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Sometimes it’s just a matter of waiting for the haze to wear off and the original color will show through again. That was true for our driveway bricks.
You could stain the pavers with cement stain such as this: https://amzn.to/3uHb8Fu
You could stain them
You can buy cement stain There are two types of concrete stain to choose from: acid-based and water-based. Acid-based formulas for are long-lasting and resistant to fading. They react chemically with the concrete to create a permanent chemical bond. This means it will not peel or chip and help produce a natural-looking finish.
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You can try staining your pavers. There are DIY tips here: https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/hardscape/how-to-stain-concrete-pavers
You could check out this tutorial on how to stain pavers: https://www.bowerpowerblog.com/stain-concrete-pavers/
There are more tips here: https://www.doityourself.com/stry/4-tips-for-staining-concrete-paving-stones
you can buy paint for cement. If you go to home depot they can help you get the right one
You can paint the mortar or you could match with some colored sand.
Hi Linda, it will eventually wear off with weathering. If you try to color those pavers affected, you will wind up with discoloration on those ones down the road when the concrete does wear off. You can also try a power wash to clean them all to the same color,Hope this helps.
Hello there,
Use a Brick Paint?
If this is a new installation, you might wait a bit for things to clear up. You’d need a stain to even the color but generally speaking, that type of material is meant to have color variations.
Concrete/Masonry dye/stain will never wear off, nor peal. Both Lowes and Home Depot sell them. Look for an opaque formula.
You can rent a sander