ARCACOLOUR - powder dyes ARCACOLOUR to tint concrete and cement-based mortars

Product Preparation
ARCACOLOUR powdered dyes are mixed to the dry ARACEM or cement powder before adding water or any other additives.
To avoid reducing the mechanical performance of the cementitous coating, the powder dye must not exceed:

• 5% of the total weight of the cement or
• 3% of the total volume of the mixture ARCACEM + ARCACOLOUR (dry and liquid parts)

Application - Tinting Cement
Mix the dry powder dye ARCACOLOUR to the dry cement and aggregates. It is preferable to use white cement (instead of grey) to obtain the best results.

Application - Tinting ARCACEM or ARCACEM S2
Using a spatula, slowly mix the dry powder dye ARCACOLOUR into the dry ARCACEM or ARCACEM S2 cement power.
The proportion of ARCACOLOUR used should be tested beforehand to obtain the desired tint.
It is essential that the dry products be mixed uniformly. Once mixed, the powder should be a consistent colour and have no lumps. A careless mixing of the 2 dry products may leave darker colour trails when applied.
Mix the dry component obtained, (ARCACEM/ARCACEM S2 + ARCACOLOUR) to the resin.
Mix manually or with an electric mixer (4 to 600 T/minute) until you obtain a homogeneous paste.

Storage
Store in a dry area.

ARCACOLOUR

The quantity of the dye added to your cement or mortar must not exceed 5% of the total weight.
When tinting ARCACEM or ARCACEM S2, the quantity must not exceed 3% of the total weight.

The dye will not modify the drying time of the cement or mortar it is being mixed into.

Water