When creating an industrial building or a backyard recreational area, there is no rule saying you can’t include color. Colored masonry is a great way to make your space more unique or blend in with the surrounding landscape. Concrete can still be extremely durable, even when you add coloring.
Consolidated Aggregates offers multiple concrete and stone products for all types of projects. Whether you are building a commercial building or creating a paved backyard space, our colored masonry products can help!
How Colored Masonry Is Made
There are many techniques used to create colored masonry. Different materials including dyes, aggregates, glazes, paints, and colored mortar are mixed in or added after they are formed to give these blocks a vibrant hue. Depending on the product, masonry coloring can be brushed on, painted and fired, or mixed in. Depending on the type of stone you choose and the desired color, the pricing and creation time will vary.
Fire Pits
A BBQ or fire pit area is a popular addition to many homes. Pavers, stones, or bricks can be used to line the space and provide an even walking and sitting space. Joining family and friends around a fire is a memorable experience during the summer. Colored masonry will enhance the area without sacrificing functionality. Including a color like orange, red, or black will create a very immersive vibe for smores, outdoor potlucks, and more.
Block Planters
Cement planters are a sturdier option for plant hobbyists or gardeners. These cement blocks can be colored to contrast with your plants or to create a pattern. Cement planters can be painted after they are created or powder and aggregates can be mixed in.
By choosing colored masonry, you will ensure that your landscaping is completely unique. Surprisingly, masonry can be made into bold colors like blue, green, yellow, red, or purple. Through colored masonry and your plants, you can show off your creative side to all who will see your yard.
Kitchen Floors
High traffic areas can benefit from stronger materials like concrete. The kitchen is a common space for many families, couples, and singles because you can do many different activities in the space. Including colored masonry in your home will provide extra durability while still helping homeowners achieve their desired aesthetic. Especially in areas like the kitchen, added durability can save you on costly repairs.
Garages
Another area that can benefit from high durability flooring is the garage. Parked cars, recreational equipment, and land care items all call the residential garage their home. While concrete is typically used for garage floors, including some color can make the garage feel like an extension of your home, rather than an eye sore. Colored pavers and stones can keep your garage durable while adding a layer of whimsy.
Sidewalks
Not all colored concrete needs to be a color of the rainbow. In fact, many options for colored concrete or paving fall into the neutral category. Around a business or shopping district, it can be beneficial to use colored options for sidewalks. While the typical gray of concrete looks good in most spaces, your commercial scene may look better with beige, white, brown, or black.
Apartment Buildings
Brick apartment buildings don’t have to stick to the typical red brick mold. Bricks are iconic, but coloring them can set your living space apart from others in the area. Colored masonry can make apartments look more inviting and modern, which are high selling points for current renters.
While the options are truly endless when it comes to colored brick, utilizing modern neutral colors will typically attract younger generations of renters. Incorporate black, red, white, and beige to create a stunning mosaic.
More Products From Consolidated Aggregates
Consolidated Aggregates is one of the top suppliers of concrete products in the country. We have worked hard to bring customers the highest quality building materials that still look visually appealing. Consolidated offers pool pebbles, industrial sands, athletic sands, colored quartz, and concrete.
With over 50 years in the mining industry and aggregate production, customers know they are getting the highest quality concrete when ordering from one of our distributors. Consolidated Aggregates offers multiple products to meet the needs of many different customers. No matter what project you need help with, we have a product that will make the process easier.
We bring innovative solutions for concrete and exterior spaces that help them last throughout the generations. Learn more about all our products and some of our recent projects on our website.
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