UV and alkali resistant concrete pigments

The best decorative coatings require the best pigments. Colour is a transcendental factor in decorative flooring as it embellishes the final result. And even more so in stamped concrete floors, a continuous paving that imitates the texture and colour of other materials such as brick, stone and even wood.

A need to which Arcocem®, our complete range of concrete pigments to give a personal touch to any creation, provides an answer. Pigments with high colouring strength that can be used to produce a wide range of colours. With high hiding power, they provide an extraordinary and long-lasting finish.

Pigments that stand out for their high colour stability, being suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Excellent resistance to UV light, weathering and alkalis.

Our pigments are subjected to complex and strict quality controls.

Thanks to their excellent chemical stability, our pigments are able to remain unaltered in the most extreme environments. The colour is maintained without any loss of intensity thanks to their good thermal resistance.

Designed for professional colouring of mortars, terrazzo, plasters, microcement, prefabricated and plastering mortars. As well as concrete and stamped concrete. The intensity of the shade will depend on the amount of pigment used.

Other factors such as the granulometry of the aggregates, the ratio between water and cement, trowelling or porosity can also affect the colouring of the concrete or mortar.

Within Arcocem®, we have pigments for concrete in powder, water-based and solvent-based formats. Each subfamily has its own colour chart, ranging from more intense and vivid colours to more neutral and pastel shades.

Arcocem Fast® concrete pigments in powder form

Arcocem® Fast are Topciment's concrete pigments in powder form. Inorganic pigments of fabulous performance incorporating special additives. Specially designed for the mass colouring of concrete and mortar, both in plant and on site.

Their formulation promotes pigment dispersion and, consequently, homogeneous and totally stable colourings. Their high resistance to sunlight and alkalinity make them the best ally for outdoor spaces.

Easy to incorporate powder pigments. A dosage system that avoids homogeneity errors in the final colouring. Moreover, they do not affect the final resistance of the coating in any way, nor do they alter the consistency and hardening conditions.

Terrazzo, prefabricated or plaster mortars are other materials that can be coloured thanks to Arcocem ®Fast pigments. These products limit the possible appearance of efflorescence in the future.

Download the Arcocem® Fast technical data sheet here

Technical characteristics of Arcocem® Fast powdered concrete pigments

Density aparente

2,5 ± 1 g/cm³

High resistance to degradation by sunlight and alkalinity

Packaged in water-soluble PVA bags

Consumption

The performance of Arcocem® Fast powder pigments is subject to the desired intensity and colour. Applied on concrete, it is 10 kg/m³ (2 bags).

Packaging

Arcocem® Fast powder pigments are packaged in boxes with water-soluble bags of 5 kg each.

Uses and fields of application of Arcocem® Fast pigments for powdered concrete

Arcocem® Fast are pigments specially formulated for the mass colouring of concrete and mortar, both in plant and on site. However, their fields of application are much more extensive and varied:

For the preparation of decorative screeds.

They can be used in architectural concretes, stamped concretes and prefabricated concretes.

As a decorative system, these powder pigments can also be used on formwork, stucco, terrazzo, prefabricated and plaster mortars.

Perfect for partitions and civil works.

How to apply Arcocem® Fast powdered concrete pigments

1. Add 2 bags of Arcocem® Fast pigments per m3 directly to the concrete or mortar mass.

2. Stir and homogenise the pigment paste with the concrete mix until a uniform colour is achieved.

3. Add the stamped concrete pigment Arcocem® Fast in a completely wet concrete mixer. Then add the rest of the concrete components. Mix for at least 10 minutes and 130 turns.

4. Once the concrete has been pigmented and coloured, various finishing techniques can be used: stamping, scratching, deactivating, etc.

5. To ensure that the textures are appropriate, a minimum amount of cement per m3 of concrete must be guaranteed. In the case of paving, a minimum of 300 - 350 Kg/m³ is required. For precast concrete, 335 Kg/m³.

6. The application of our Arcocem® Fast powdered concrete pigments should be carried out at a room temperature and substrate temperature of between 5ºC and 30ºC. Without excessive wind and avoiding at all costs any source of flame or spark.

Precautions for Arcocem® Fast Powder Concrete Pigments

Non-flammable pigments.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Do not use solvents and thinners.

After each use, close the bag to prevent the pigment from drying or thickening.

Ensure good ventilation at all times. Wear a dust mask FFP2 or higher, protective goggles and rubber gloves.

Colours of Arcocem® Fast powder concrete pigments

12 colours of Arcocem® Fast can be used to pigment concrete, mortars and derivatives. Noir, Anthracite, Ardois, Acier, Pewter, Harvest, Olive, Mulberry, Argile, Jasper, Redwood, Walnut are the chosen ones.

Here is the colour chart of Arcocem® Fast pigments for stamped concrete powder.

Noir Anthracita Ardois Acier

Acier Pewter Harvest Oliva

Mora Argile Jaspe Redwood

Nogal

Water-based concrete pigments Arcocem® WT Plus

Arcocem® WT Plus are our single-dose pigments for water-based concrete. Easily miscible pigment pastes that allow us to obtain the different Topciment® colour charts.

They are used to colour Stonecem® Texture stamped mortar, Covercem® Stone concrete repair mortar and Covercem® Monocrom and Covercem® Restaura mineral consolidating coatings.

Ready-to-use products that do not require dilution. Suitable for water-based systems and for colouring also our microcement systems. They guarantee high colour stability. Over time, they remain undamaged by light or ageing.

They are therefore suitable concrete pigments for outdoor use. They are highly resistant to the effects of sunlight and alkalis. Free of plasticisers, emulsifiers, solvents and ammonia.

aina Download the Arcocem® WT Plus technical data sheet here

Solvent-based concrete pigments Arcocem® DSV Plus

Arcocem® DSV Plus are our solvent-based concrete pigments. As with the water-based pigments, they have excellent colour stability both indoors and outdoors.

Easily miscible single-dose pigments. They are mainly used with our Sealcem® DSV solvent-based concrete coatings. They are used to obtain the 24 colours of the Stonecem® Floor stamped mortar range.

Concrete pigments that can also be applied on other solvent-based systems as well as on cementitious and mineral surfaces such as microcement. They are distinguished by their excellent UV resistance and are therefore perfectly suitable for outdoor applications. Free of plasticisers and emulsifiers.