Hardeners & Releases
Color Concrete Hardener
Architectural Enhancements’ Color Concrete Hardener comes in powder form, and is an excellent way of coloring AND strengthening concrete flatwork - it creates a more intense color than integral color, is cost effective as it colors only the top 1/8” of the surface, and creates a stronger and more resilient surface. Architectural Enhancements’ Color Hardener is a blend of iron oxide pigments mixed with cement and silica sand, and should be applied using a dry shake method.
Architectural Enhancements’ Color Concrete Hardener is available in 19 beautiful colors that come in 5-gallon, moisture resistant buckets with an estimated coverage range of 100–120 sq. ft. depending upon the amount used to attain the desired color. It is well suited for use with stamps and texture mats, and can be easily troweled or broomed in. Architectural Enhancements’ Color Hardener can be used alone or with an Architectural Enhancements’ Release Agents.
See Architectural Enhancements Color Concrete Hardener Color Chart.
Color Release
Architectural Enhancements’ Color Release is designed to allow texturing tools to produce, clear, crisp, and sharp impressions to create the perfect look of brick, natural stone, or tile. It breaks the bond with concrete or overlays and allows for easy removal of stamping mats, textured rollers, and texture skins. It prevents the texture tool from sticking and enhances the pattern delivered to the surface while prolonging the life of the texture tools. For creative projects, a variety of release colors that contrast with the shade of Color Hardener are used as a way to add detail enhancing colors to a flatwork project.
Architectural Enhancements’ Color Release is also available in 19 beautiful colors that come in 5 gallon, moisture resistant buckets with an estimated coverage range of 600-800 sq. ft. depending upon the amount used.
See Architectural Enhancements’ Color Release Color Chart.
Tru Release (Clear)
Architectural Enhancements’ Tru Release is a clear liquid release that has become a favorite of decorative artisans for use with Architectural Enhancements’ Premium Overlays. It evaporates quickly and does not transfer contaminate to the overlay surface like powdered releases. It also smells like bubble gum, which adds to its popularity.
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