Frequently Asked Questions

Does concrete colored with QC Colors fade?

The color can't fade, but the concrete can. The active ingredient in
every QC product is pure inorganic pigment which is made in a process of
oxidizing metal, in essence, "fading" metal into a pigment powder. The
resulting powder pigment concentrate is impossible to fade. Concrete, on the
other hand does change with time and weather exposure. Even uncolored
concrete turns yellow, erodes and darkens as it accumulates dirt, dust
and grime from the environment. Left unprotected or weakened by a poor mix
design or finishing job, the surface of concrete "dusts" and erodes slowly
until fine aggregate and sand particles are exposed. This same process
occurs in colored concrete. The solution is to buy concrete from a supplier
who offers mixes designed for durability and an installer with experience in
finishing "architectural" concrete. Then keep colored concrete fresh looking
by protecting it with periodic applications of a good clear sealer.