Concrete Colour Palette 2014 - Ever-Ready Concrete

Concrete Colour Palette 2014Through Colour,Comes Life!CCS Concrete Colour PaletteBetter Colours, Outstanding Results

PROTECT AND ENHANCEYOUR INVESTMENTFor long-term appearance retention, all decorative concrete surfacesshould be treated with a CCS sealer product.A Curing Compound Madefor Coloured ConcreteNOSEALERPENETRATINGSEALERFILM FORMINGSEALERThe Effect of Sealers on Coloured ConcreteThe image above illustrates the effect of Penetratingand Film Forming sealers on the surface appearance ofcoloured concrete substrates.CCS Slab Clad R is formulated for use on colouredconcrete and meets Australian Standard AS 3799.It includes a special resin that is less prone to creatingblemishing during the curing period. It is alsodesigned to break down quickly under UV light,,making it easier for after-trades to remove theremnants prior to sealing the concrete.For Interior & Exterior ApplicationsPENETRATINGSEALERCONCRETECONCRETECCS CONCRETE SEALERSFILM FORMINGSEALERPenetrating SealersFilm Forming SealersPenetrating sealers infiltrate the concrete surface,forming a protective layer and making the internalconcrete capillaries water and stain repellent.Film Forming sealers form a continuous layer over the top ofthe concrete surface, providing a rich ‘wet’ look while shieldingthe concrete from the ingress of dirt, moss and contaminants.They provide a clear, natural, ‘raw’ look for horizontal andvertical concrete, masonry and natural stone surfaces.FILM FORMINGSEALERSLOWVOCCCS Alfresco Seal RAFFITIRESISTANTSemi-GlossCCS Armourthane(extremely durable)CCS Stain BlockNaturalCCS Hi-Build Enduro ExcellentCCS Streetscape sealer Fair GoodGRAFFITIRESISTANTSatinSatin orGlossNatural GoodOILRESISTANCECCS Decrathane(extremely durable)CCS Streetscape FairGLOSSLEVELGloss ExcellentCCS Armourthane sealer

GENERATING GREATPROJECT OUTCOMESIn partnership with the leading concrete manufacturers and specifiers, CCS has providedthe colour component to iconic projects around Australia since 1994. With excellentpigments and comprehensive technical support, concrete suppliers and specifiers knowthat they can rely on CCS to generate great project outcomes.Please contact the CCS team if you require advice on any aspect of creating highlyappealing decorative concrete.Access Special Colours with CCSThe CCS colour lab specialises in developing customconcrete colours for architectural requirements. Simplyforward us a sample of your desired colour outcome(such as a paint swatch, tile or paver), and our fully certifiedNATA laboratory will match it for you.Only pure, high-tint strength, long lasting pigments areused to create CCS Pigment Concentrates.CCS pigments consist of blends of synthetic iron oxides,titanium dioxides, chrome oxides and cobalt aluminium withmaximum resistance to UV light and the aggressive alkalineconditions in concrete.Due to production limitations, please note that there is aminimum order requirement of 500kg of pigment(suitable for approximately 400m2 of concrete).A sample draw from the extensive library of custom colours at the CCS LaboratoryHandpicked Pigment Dose Ratesto Provide Variety in Colour and HueSpecify CCS High Performance Blacksfor Long-term Colour IntensityThe CCS Colour Palette provides a variety of colours andhues to suit the nuances of every project. Due to the greycolour of cement, lower dose rates are utilised to achieve an‘earthy’ tone, while higher dose rates are incorporatedto generate a rich colour result.As a guide, concrete colour saturation is achieved where theweight of pigment (as a ratio of cement and fly ash), reaches 8%.Cool Blue-Black TonesWarm Brown-Black TonesCCS high performance blacks are available in both blueblack and brown-black tones, that are made from high tintstrength, large particle, iron oxide pigments.Due to their particle size, iron oxide black pigments becomefixed within the concrete capillaries to provide ongoingcolour intensity. CCS do not use fine particle carbonpigments that are known to leach from concrete over time(leaving a faded appearance).Particle Size ComparisonLarge Particle Iron Oxide Black0%1%2%3%4%5%6%8%This chart illustrates the differences in colour that result from using the samepigment at different dose ratesFine Particle Carbon0nanometernm50100150200250300A nanometeris equal to onemillionth of amillimetreBETTER COLOURS, OUTSTANDING RESULTSHigh Strength Pigments Made to Endure

RICH PIGMENTGREY CEMENT COLOURSGREYCEMENTRICHBLENDSWITHCCS BLUE GUM3%CCS GHOST GUM3%CCS APOLLO8%CCS SMOKEY BLUE3%CCS ONYX 443%CCS PEWTER6%CCS BOULDER3%CCS MORPHEUS4%CCS GOTHIC BLUE6%CCS BLACK 446%CCS STALLION8%CCS VOODOO 878%CCS OBSIDIAN8%Suggested SpecificationGrey concrete is to be integrally coloured with Concrete Colour Systems insert colour name at the dose rateof% (refer to swatch) per cementitious content. Create surface texture using a broom (or nominatealternative finish). Cure with Australian Standards compliant CCS Slab Clad R curing compound or a used wethessian cloth. At the completion of the curing period, remove dirt and remnants of the curing compound with CCSDegreaser. Rinse, allow to dry and then coat with CCSpenetrating orCCSfilm forming Sealer (refer to guidelines on opposite page to choose the appropriatesealer). All CCS sealers should be applied in accordance with the Technical Data Sheets, available atwww.concretecoloursystems.com.au.

T BLENDS FOR FULL DEPTH COLOURECCS SUNDANCE6%CCS PEBBLE3%CCS BRAZIL NUT3%CCS CITRUS CREAM3%CCS GYPSY8%CCS POMPEI ASH3%CCS BILBY3%CCS ECHIDNA3%CCS CARAMEL4%CCS DROVER’S DUST3%CCS FLAMINGO3%CCS IGUANA3%CCS KALAHARI3%CCS LIZARD SKIN6%CCS MULBERRY4%CCS RHINO3%CCS PRAIRIE3%CCS WALNUT6%CCS GRAPE6%CCS CACTUS6%

CCS TERRACOTTA6%CCS BEE’S WAX3%CCS ARTICHOKE3%CCS CORK3%CCS RUBY6%CCS LEMON GRASS6%CCS MOSS GREEN6%CCS MOCHACCINO3%CCS CLAY COURT3%CCS CANVAS3%CCS TROPICANA3%CCS KALGOORLIE3%CCS REDWOOD6%CCS PISTACHIO3%CCS KAKADU6%CCS LIMESTONE3%CCS CHOCOLATE6%CCS GOLDEN BRONZE4%CCS JUNGLE6%CCS CORN6%GREY CEMENT COLOURSED CONCRETE

Choose From Old & New CCS ColoursPlease note that colours appearing in previousCCS colour cards remain available for specification,although not necessarily incorporated in this 2014colour palette update.PASTEL SHADES USINGThe Importance of Dose RatesOFF-WHITECEMENTThe dose rate percentage (%) listed under eachcolour swatch is the recipe that is used to accuratelyproduce CCS colours. This percentage representsthe ratio of CCS powder pigment to the total weightof cement, fly ash and other cementitious content percubic metre of concrete.Double the Dose Rateif Using CCS Liquid Pigments1kg of CCS powder pigment produces the same colourresult as 2kg of CCS liquid pigment.If your concrete plant uses CCS liquid pigments,ensure that the dose rate (%) is double that whichappears beneath the colour swatches in this colourcard, in order to achieve the correct colour result.CCS CANARY3% OWCCCS SHARK SKIN3% OWC1kgPowder PigmentCCS BUTTERMILK3% OWCCCS NEPTUNE6% OWC2kgLiquid PigmentThe Contributing Colour Effect ofAggregates on Honed and Exposed FinishesThe top layer of coloured concrete is removed whenexposed aggregate or honed concrete finishes arecreated. Due to the contributing colour effect of theexposed aggregates and sands, the overall colouredappearance will differ to the equivalent swatch.CCS SNOW4% OWCCCS KINGFISHER3% OWCTROWELLED FINISHEXPOSED AGGREGATEOff-White Cement ColoursThe above swatch colours are produced using CCSpigments mixed with off-white cement.Please note that due to space limitations at concrete plants,‘off-white’ concrete is only available from a small number ofconcrete plant sites.Note that although the above two samples were made with the identicalpigment, the effect of exposing the aggregates generates a differingoverall colour effectFor more information regarding the placement ofcoloured concrete, please refer to our ‘Guidelines ForIntegrally Coloured Concrete’, available atwww.concretecoloursystems.com.au.CCS CONCRETE COLOUR PALETTE 2014

A GUIDE TO FINISHES THAT CAN ADD CHARACTERTO COLOURED CONCRETESpecify your preferred levelof aggregate ‘exposure’Rock Salt A pitted or ‘volcanic stone’ look is created withCCS imprint mats or by adding 10mm grains of rock salt tothe wet surface.Honed Concrete Removes the surface layer by grinding,revealing a smooth, high end, polished concrete finish.Textured Imprint Mats Large stamping mats that can bepressed into wet concrete to create unique patterns anddesigns.Polished Concrete The concrete surface is mechanicallyhoned and then polished using fine abrasives. The surfaceresult is extremely glossy and reflective.Coving Trowel The use of a coving trowel to finishconcrete creates a timeless surface for areas requiringadditional texture.Saw Cuts or Grooved Lines Create geometric patternswith grooved joint lines in wet concrete, or by cutting thesurface with a concrete saw once it has cured.Machine Trowel A smooth, ‘polished’ appearance. Pleasenote that this technique may create slight variations incolour and will not show aggregate.Artistic Creations Objects such as plants can be placedin wet concrete and removed once it has cured, to leavebeautiful base relief imprints.Sand Blasting Ideal for embedding symbols, logos orunique patterns, this method removes the top layer of thecured concrete to reveal a sandy finish.Broom Finishes Broom finishes create a textured, linealappearance for areas requiring additional surface oncretecoloursystems.com.auSYDNEYCONCRETE COLOUR SYSTEMSA Division of River Sands Pty. Ltd.02 9756 1711SYDNEY (WAREHOUSE)02 9677 1056MELBOURNE03 9311 9225BRISBANE07 3412 8111ADELAIDE1800 077 744PERTH0423 023 164TASMANIA1800 077 744HELPLINE (TOLL FREE)1800 077 744By applying one of the three types ofCCS Surface Deactivator immediatelyafter troweling wet concrete, you canachieve a predictable and repeatablelevel of aggregate ‘exposure’.A minimal ‘sandpaper’ type finishcan be achieved with CCS SurfaceDeactivator 0.2mm, while greateraggregate exposure can be achievedwith Surface Deactivator 0.5mm orSurface Deactivator 1mm.CCS Surface Deactivator 0.2mm finishCCS Surface Deactivator 0.5mm finishCCS Surface Deactivator 1mm finishYOUR CONCRETE SUPPLIER IS:

strength, large particle, iron oxide pigments. Due to their particle size, iron oxide black pigments become fi xed within the concrete capillaries to provide ongoing colour intensity. CCS do not use fi ne particle carbon pigments that are known to le