Installation Guide

SAKRETE® Cement Colors are synthetic mineral oxide additives that
are durable and alkali and ultraviolet resistant. For coloring SAKRETE®
Concrete, Mortar and Sand mixes.
SAFETY:
READ and UNDERSTAND the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using
this product. WARNING: Wear protective clothing and equipment. See HMIS
block. For emergency information, call CHEMTREC at 800-424-9300
or 703-527-3887 (outside USA). KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
PREPARATION:
READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK.
Prepare the substrate as required for the cement product being colored. To
test color results, mix a small amount of color with the cement product to be
used and apply to a concrete block. The color appears darker when freshly
applied and lightens to its fi nal color when dry.
Thoroughly mix the cement color with dry powder cement products then
add water. Color variations can occur due to the color of the cement, sand
and coarse aggregate used, amount and mineral content of the water used,
amount of troweling, amount of water used in fi nishing, and curing methods
employed. These conditions are beyond the control of the manufacturer.
MIXING:
MIXING: Thoroughly preblend the SAKRETE® Cement Color with the dry pow-
der cement product before adding mix water. Add 2/3 of suggested mix water
and mix until all material is of a uniform color. Add the balance of the water
and mix to a workable consistency. Care must be taken to keep proportions
of materials the same from batch to batch. Color will tend to even out over
time. Use 1 lb. (.45 kg) of SAKRETE® Cement Color per 80 lb.(36.2 kg) or 60
lb.(27.2 kg) bag of SAKRETE® Concrete, Sand or Mortar Mix. One pound of
Cement Color will yield a darker color in a 60 lb. bag than in an 80 lb. bag. If
a lighter color is desired use less cement color. For custom fi eld mixes, use
up to 7 lbs. (3.18 kg) per 94 lb. bag Portland cement and up to 5 lbs. (2.27
kg) per 70 lb. bag of masonry cement.
PLACEMENT:
Place mixture according to the corresponding SAKRETE® Concrete, Sand or
Mortar Mix product literature.
CURING:
Wetting the surface may result in spotting. Use of SAKRETE® Cure-N-Seal
often reduces the need for wet curing.
PACKAGING:
1 lb. (.45 kg) - Charcoal - UPC: 7-64661-21001-6
1 lb. (.45 kg) - Brown - UPC: 7-64661-21101-3
1 lb. (.45 kg) - Buff - UPC: 7-64661-21201-0
1 lb. (.45 kg) - Red - UPC: 7-64661-21301-7
1 lb. (.45 kg) - Terra Cotta - UPC: 7-64661-21401-4
PACKAGING: (Cont.)
5 lb. (2.27 kg) - Black - UPC: 7-64661-21005-4
5 lb. (2.27 kg) - Brown - UPC: 7-64661-21105-1
5 lb. (2.27 kg) - Red - UPC: 7-64661-21305-5
5 lb. (2.27 kg) - Tan - UPC: 7-64661-21205-8
Not all colors available in all areas
Cement Colors
www.sakrete.com • 866-SAKRETE 866-725-7383
CAUTION! CAUSES IRRITATION – Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Exposure may
result in irritation of the skin, eyes, or nasal
passages. When wet, contact with the skin
or eyes may result in irritation. FIRST AID: In
case of eye contact, flush immediately with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention; for skin, wash
thoroughly with plenty of soap and water.
CAUTION! HARMFUL IF INHALED – Avoid
breathing dust. Keep container closed.
The SAKRETE Companies
866-SAKRETE
866-725-7383
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY:
Uncured or crushed cured cement is an envi-
ronmental hazard, which may adversely affect
fi sh and wildlife. Dispose of construction debris
containing cement, including empty bags, at a
permitted municipal disposal fi rm. Do not use
crushed concrete as a fi ll near an aquatic habitat.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants
that this product shall be of merchantable quality when used
or applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
This product is not warranted as suitable for any purpose
other than the general purpose for which it is intended. This
warranty runs for one (1) year from the date the product is pur-
chased. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Liability under
this warranty is limited to replacement of defective product
or, at the manufacturer’s option, refund of the purchase price.
CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARE NOT RECOV-
ERABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
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