When you are preparing to color your concrete, there are many coloring effects which can be used for concrete stain or acid stain. Each of these will produce a slightly different outcome, though the general color pattern will remain the same. As the customer it is important that you understand what few things will contribute to an overall variation in the color on your decorative concrete prior to beginning the concrete stain or acid stain process. If, for instance, you have a piece of decorative concrete and then a year later seek the same color and design on an adjacent piece of concrete, you should be made aware that there will be a slight color variation because of the age of the concrete and the time difference. Your concrete contractor can explain in better terms why your particular case might include a slight variation in color. However, the most prominent reasons for a variation in color are when the customer is not present while the color is being mixed. This can create a slightly darker or slightly lighter shade than the customer initially desired. Another major reason that a variation in color can appear is because more than one truck load is required. In this instance, there will be color variations between the two batches. Being aware of these things will help to alleviate or circumvent any possible disappointment with the overall product. No contractor or homeowner wants to be disappointed with the outcome of their colored concrete so remembering these natural and slight color variations is important for everyone.
