This video is of tremendous help. There is just whacky stuff going on with our local stores & trying to get an acrylic fortifier to add to concrete. They sell only ONE option at each store (of different brands), with each being a combo bonding agent / acrylic fortifier. Some of these products info still tell you to NOT add it to your concrete mix, but use only for slurries, mortar, etc. Then others in the Q & A, say it does not give usual properties of adding acrylic fortifier, when someone asked about it for a sink; such as that you gain no water repelling property/ that it's more like a bonding agent than fortifier, etc, despite the label. With research, I ended up turned off all of them. I remembered this video, & realized since I'm just doing art, not construction, I can just go with a gallon of latex paint. I see that some are 100% acrylic, & not bad priced either. Perfect! I've just been set free ha ha
@@thewizardofozz7310 I'm still figuring that out. I live in Michigan, & didn't do concrete art/ sculpture over the winter. I'm preparing to commence any day now; so many life demands/ tasks. These creating concrete videos give ratios in some of them. I also studied acrylic paint, with the resource, Just Paint, where they share research on acrylic paint, by Golden paint company. One thing that really stood out to me is that they said they had surprising research, that even at a ratio of 1:20 ratio, where you have 1 part acrylic paint (to whatever... to water, to concrete), you will still have some 'adhesion' properties by the acrylic paint. So that is the lowest you can go. The higher you go, the more you get the properties from the acrylic paint. Some people online use a pure acrylic additive in concrete fully in place of water, but then again, that is what my original comment was about- such additive is not available from my search. So this is all I can share. I know I saw ratios given in prior videos on this channel, for acrylic paint. I don't have my notes handy. It will just depend on your applications/ needs. Blessings. Peace everyone.
This is very timely information from a trusted source. I am planning to build a metal-frame geodesic dome and cover it with a pumice cement mix. I am looking for properties that reduce weight, add strength, and prevent water absorption.
Good morning Canada, I have been doing decorative concrete art for a while. Just started watching your videos and you and I have some of the same techniques. At the same time I am picking up some helpful tips! Thank you and many happy days in the New Year!
Is this the same for Quikrete cement? I want to making stepping stones and have different colors in them, but I want the whole stone to be colored because when you paint concrete/cement it eventually fades and has to be repainted.
if you want to add acrylic paint to concrete mix do you decrease the water? Is it a 1:1 ratio? (if I add 1/4 cup paint do I reduce water by the same amount) I am fairly new at this and I am making stepping stones as gifts
hi im also working as a hobby creating things with concrete spacially bath sink! but im asking u what should i use after i finish painting my sink with acrylic/spray color to protect the design from water and other problems? thank u
I have used it in construction. There are products designed specifically for this but the are crazy expensive for making "latex cement" or latex modified concrete. I just used acrylic primer for concrete instead because primer has more acrylic resin that paint. Maxikril acrylic primer concentrate is the cheapest source I have found at $4.50 per liter and it is mixed with 9 parts water, so 10 liters for $4.50 is a very good price. If you cannot find maxikril, then search for any acrylic primer for concrete. You could also use Sika Latex which is specifically designed for this but it costs a lot.
I'd love to be able to make a concrete countertop with swirls of really vibrant color, which you won't get with concrete "tints" but could get with acrylic paints. I worry it would discolor if a hot pan was set down, though, like quartz or Corian man-made countertops do. There are a few "high temp" acrylic enamel paints. Would those work to mix with concrete and retain concrete's heat-impervious nature ?
omg omg ! I just did my first small sculptures & used latex. The blue set up up quickly... my next set using yellow are still soft. Now i know to just be patient-- i sadly destroyed one, unmoulding it tooo soon. I am now reassured -- it may take a couple of days! Thank you , thank you , thank you. Btw -- a tip for folks is buying those latex paint samples. Less expensive than acrylic eg $4-6 for 8oz.
My furnace stopped working while I was away, and I had about 1/2 of a 5 gallon bucket of glossy indoor paint freeze. I need to anchor a yard decoration in the ground with concrete "feet". Can I just add dry quick set concrete right in the 5 gallon bucket to mix, then pour into my ground holes where the 4 legs of the item will be placed? Thanks to anyone offering advice.
I am looking for a way to get rid of my old paints. This is a perfect way to increase the strength and water resistance all while getting rid of all those ends of the cans.
Great tips, thanks! I have heard that all colored concrete fades to a 'meh' shade of itself over time. I imagine that might be sun exposure dependant but I have no experience. Any thoughts?
I have so much pigmented concrete sitting around and much of it is between 10 to 15 years old. Zero color change from day one until now. I think more commonly the washed out, pastel looking color is the complaint, but this comes from day one with integral colors simply because gray concrete is hard to color. Even white cement acts as a color itself, so you dont make black concrete with black paint, you get gray from the white cement mixing with the black paint.
Nice video! Hey there are concentrated liquid pigment dispersions on the market that would work great with the acrylic fortifier directly. Find an artist grade pigment that resist alkali and your good to go. BTW, I would only use metal oxide pigments for outdoor concrete pieces.
Hello! I'm glad I found you! I'm looking to just make small planters for succulents, etc. I'm thinking of trying to add smidges of mica powder to add metallic veins, etc. I also work in powder coating and *might* try to add a little powder to the mixtures for different effects. What other types of additives can be used? RIT dye? Food coloring?
How does addition of acrylic to concrete jive with the issue of wet curing concrete for strength? Water decreases the concentration and adhesive strength of acrylic, but increases the cure strength of cement... leaving me totally baffled. ??
I just saw in other comments that you explain in the comments section that this paint-concrete is a surface treatment? I take it you mean on top of an underlayer of concrete to create the actual form? So I guess you would wet cure the actual form? Do you have videos showing use of this concrete as a surface treatment?
The acrylic will not re-emulsify past the initial set point so the addition of water for wet curing after the fact will not compromise the benefits of the acrylic, and will benefit the strength of the concrete as well as minimize early stress fractures
Are there certain brands of concrete that dont work with this? Also do you offset the normal water you add or just add paint in addition to the normal amount of water?
All general use mortar and concrete will work. Maybe even the specialty mixes as well, but you shoudl try a small practice mix first, to make sure the paint does not react with any of the admixtures in the specialty mix. The water in the paint does thin the concrete so it does count a small amount towards the amount of water you will use.
So, what I am looking for is making a mow strip for my back yard lawn. The problem is my wife doesn't want the high contrast between the green grass and the stark white concrete from the strip. So I want a grass green mow strip. For whatever reason I am having a hard time finding green concrete coloring. So I have seen a couple of videos using paint for a coloring agent for "concrete". The problem is they aren't using concrete they wind up using motor mix. I know it is pretty much the same thing except for the rock but pretty much isn't the same. Does anyone have any experience using point for real concrete?
At 1:50, you mention that having colored concrete on a side walk wouldnt work. Any reason for that? I'm thinking of making a colorfull patio outside! Thanks!
The main reason is the foot traffic is extremely hard on surface wear and since this is a surface treatment / paint it is not ideal as it is likely to wear away in the highest traffic locations.
Helpful video, especially about retarding the set. I am looking to make a small cement cloth or thin ferrocement dome shelter in the desert. I did a proof of concept using an old bed sheet formed over a Dogloo, and overmixed latex paint into my cement slurry. 24 hours later it was STILL a bit slushy on the surface and I thought it was a failure. I covered it to help keep it hydrated and when I went back and checked a few days later it had set to a hard smooth finish.
Great video! I'm wondering if white mortar can be cast in a 2" thick slab. Will it crack? Do you suggest re-bar or steel screen embedded into that thickness for strength? I'm considering making a garden sculpture by connecting slabs that are cast in 2" deep baking pans. Also, where is "white concrete" available? Thanks in advance...you're great with quick replies!
White concrete is white sand and white cement, usually available from concrete supply stores and select hardware stores. White cement can be used in place of gray without any cracking problems...just that the white cement costs more to buy than the gray cement.
Acrylic is a plastic. The dyes may fade, and the surface of the plastic may be affected by UV, but under the surface of the concrete it will be there forever just like any other plastic.
I don't think the acrylic in paint is the same as an acrylic fortifier. But for craft projects, should not be an issue. Probably would not want to add a bunch of acrylic paint to the concrete mix for a bridge being constructed.
no it will not make the concrete waterproof. Making waterproof concrete is actually pretty hard to do and requires advanced techniques / products. If you want a simple product to make the concrete more resistant to water use 10% liquid acrylic in the mix (remove 10% of water and replace with liquid acrylic) but this still will not make waterproof concrete
@@TheRainHarvester I have been building concrete swimming pools for 30 years, and while it may look like it is not leaking, it definitely is because concrete is a porous substance. Unless you use a waterproofer product to enhance the water resistance of the concrete then you have a porous substance that absorbs and leeches water. It slows down the rate of water loss once the concrete and the area around it are saturated with water, but still leaks,
Although I appreciate this man's video, he does contradict himself. One, the color bottle he is showing us is not Fire Engine Red, when in fact it is Hot Pink. I like his video what's the difference between mortar and cement? Rocks. No, I am not an expert. Sidewalks in front or the side of our house are not ours. They are public. Want them repaired or repoured, call the city, it's their job. And they have to do it for free. Concrete is a neutral color. I think saying tinting the latex paint a grey stone color will suffice to resell any property. I am sure this man and others have to eat. Try this. Every pound of rotini pasta, cooked and drained, add one package of Good Seasons salad dressing prepared to the package directions. Add Broccoli boiled/drained or steamed to your tenderness, drained black olives and tomato's. Mix/fold together. Special treat, add dried dill weed. Be careful, it can be addictive.
This video is of tremendous help. There is just whacky stuff going on with our local stores & trying to get an acrylic fortifier to add to concrete. They sell only ONE option at each store (of different brands), with each being a combo bonding agent / acrylic fortifier. Some of these products info still tell you to NOT add it to your concrete mix, but use only for slurries, mortar, etc. Then others in the Q & A, say it does not give usual properties of adding acrylic fortifier, when someone asked about it for a sink; such as that you gain no water repelling property/ that it's more like a bonding agent than fortifier, etc, despite the label. With research, I ended up turned off all of them. I remembered this video, & realized since I'm just doing art, not construction, I can just go with a gallon of latex paint. I see that some are 100% acrylic, & not bad priced either. Perfect! I've just been set free ha ha
This helps me a lot as I've been having the same issue...how or what mixing ratio did you use or find to be the BEST??
@@thewizardofozz7310 I'm still figuring that out. I live in Michigan, & didn't do concrete art/ sculpture over the winter. I'm preparing to commence any day now; so many life demands/ tasks. These creating concrete videos give ratios in some of them. I also studied acrylic paint, with the resource, Just Paint, where they share research on acrylic paint, by Golden paint company. One thing that really stood out to me is that they said they had surprising research, that even at a ratio of 1:20 ratio, where you have 1 part acrylic paint (to whatever... to water, to concrete), you will still have some 'adhesion' properties by the acrylic paint. So that is the lowest you can go. The higher you go, the more you get the properties from the acrylic paint. Some people online use a pure acrylic additive in concrete fully in place of water, but then again, that is what my original comment was about- such additive is not available from my search. So this is all I can share. I know I saw ratios given in prior videos on this channel, for acrylic paint. I don't have my notes handy. It will just depend on your applications/ needs. Blessings. Peace everyone.
This is very timely information from a trusted source. I am planning to build a metal-frame geodesic dome and cover it with a pumice cement mix. I am looking for properties that reduce weight, add strength, and prevent water absorption.
Good morning Canada, I have been doing decorative concrete art for a while. Just started watching your videos and you and I have some of the same techniques. At the same time I am picking up some helpful tips! Thank you and many happy days in the New Year!
Is this the same for Quikrete cement? I want to making stepping stones and have different colors in them, but I want the whole stone to be colored because when you paint concrete/cement it eventually fades and has to be repainted.
Yes it is, quikrete is just cement with sands and stones
Thanks for the concise info. Very helpful.
if you want to add acrylic paint to concrete mix do you decrease the water? Is it a 1:1 ratio? (if I add 1/4 cup paint do I reduce water by the same amount) I am fairly new at this and I am making stepping stones as gifts
hi im also working as a hobby creating things with concrete spacially bath sink! but im asking u what should i use after i finish painting my sink with acrylic/spray color to protect the design from water and other problems? thank u
Why wouldn't you want to use it for a sidewalk or deck around a pool?
Yes I'd like to know that too since I want to make tiles for my garden. Too bad he's not answering..
I have used it in construction. There are products designed specifically for this but the are crazy expensive for making "latex cement" or latex modified concrete. I just used acrylic primer for concrete instead because primer has more acrylic resin that paint. Maxikril acrylic primer concentrate is the cheapest source I have found at $4.50 per liter and it is mixed with 9 parts water, so 10 liters for $4.50 is a very good price. If you cannot find maxikril, then search for any acrylic primer for concrete. You could also use Sika Latex which is specifically designed for this but it costs a lot.
I'd love to be able to make a concrete countertop with swirls of really vibrant color, which you won't get with concrete "tints" but could get with acrylic paints. I worry it would discolor if a hot pan was set down, though, like quartz or Corian man-made countertops do. There are a few "high temp" acrylic enamel paints. Would those work to mix with concrete and retain concrete's heat-impervious nature ?
omg omg ! I just did my first small sculptures & used latex. The blue set up up quickly... my next set using yellow are still soft. Now i know to just be patient-- i sadly destroyed one, unmoulding it tooo soon. I am now reassured -- it may take a couple of days! Thank you , thank you , thank you. Btw -- a tip for folks is buying those latex paint samples. Less expensive than acrylic eg $4-6 for 8oz.
I always check the paint department for unclaimed mixed paint sold at a deep discount.
My furnace stopped working while I was away, and I had about 1/2 of a 5 gallon bucket of glossy indoor paint freeze. I need to anchor a yard decoration in the ground with concrete "feet". Can I just add dry quick set concrete right in the 5 gallon bucket to mix, then pour into my ground holes where the 4 legs of the item will be placed? Thanks to anyone offering advice.
I am looking for a way to get rid of my old paints. This is a perfect way to increase the strength and water resistance all while getting rid of all those ends of the cans.
Plus it will make interesting colors - especially if you can source some white sand and white cement
Great tips, thanks!
I have heard that all colored concrete fades to a 'meh' shade of itself over time. I imagine that might be sun exposure dependant but I have no experience. Any thoughts?
I have so much pigmented concrete sitting around and much of it is between 10 to 15 years old. Zero color change from day one until now. I think more commonly the washed out, pastel looking color is the complaint, but this comes from day one with integral colors simply because gray concrete is hard to color. Even white cement acts as a color itself, so you dont make black concrete with black paint, you get gray from the white cement mixing with the black paint.
Can acrylics be added to cement for a garden border. 4"x 4" cement border. Please let me know if it will cause any issues? Thank you.
Here with the same question, I can't find any information about that
Nice video! Hey there are concentrated liquid pigment dispersions on the market that would work great with the acrylic fortifier directly. Find an artist grade pigment that resist alkali and your good to go.
BTW, I would only use metal oxide pigments for outdoor concrete pieces.
I am hooked on your channel! Can't thank you enough for all of the knowledge you share! :D
Hello! I'm glad I found you! I'm looking to just make small planters for succulents, etc. I'm thinking of trying to add smidges of mica powder to add metallic veins, etc. I also work in powder coating and *might* try to add a little powder to the mixtures for different effects. What other types of additives can be used? RIT dye? Food coloring?
Lol I literally googled this because I want to do the exact same thing, planters for succulents
How's your experimenting coming along? Did any of those ideas with different colors work?
What about grey cement ?
Can you use it also ?
Exactly the answer I was looking for when I had that really odd/random question pop up😂
Thank You for making this video and sharing your knowledge.
How does addition of acrylic to concrete jive with the issue of wet curing concrete for strength? Water decreases the concentration and adhesive strength of acrylic, but increases the cure strength of cement... leaving me totally baffled. ??
I just saw in other comments that you explain in the comments section that this paint-concrete is a surface treatment? I take it you mean on top of an underlayer of concrete to create the actual form? So I guess you would wet cure the actual form? Do you have videos showing use of this concrete as a surface treatment?
The acrylic will not re-emulsify past the initial set point so the addition of water for wet curing after the fact will not compromise the benefits of the acrylic, and will benefit the strength of the concrete as well as minimize early stress fractures
Are there certain brands of concrete that dont work with this? Also do you offset the normal water you add or just add paint in addition to the normal amount of water?
All general use mortar and concrete will work. Maybe even the specialty mixes as well, but you shoudl try a small practice mix first, to make sure the paint does not react with any of the admixtures in the specialty mix. The water in the paint does thin the concrete so it does count a small amount towards the amount of water you will use.
So, what I am looking for is making a mow strip for my back yard lawn. The problem is my wife doesn't want the high contrast between the green grass and the stark white concrete from the strip. So I want a grass green mow strip. For whatever reason I am having a hard time finding green concrete coloring. So I have seen a couple of videos using paint for a coloring agent for "concrete". The problem is they aren't using concrete they wind up using motor mix. I know it is pretty much the same thing except for the rock but pretty much isn't the same.
Does anyone have any experience using point for real concrete?
At 1:50, you mention that having colored concrete on a side walk wouldnt work. Any reason for that? I'm thinking of making a colorfull patio outside! Thanks!
The main reason is the foot traffic is extremely hard on surface wear and since this is a surface treatment / paint it is not ideal as it is likely to wear away in the highest traffic locations.
Thank you!! That is so helpful!!
I love this man
Thanks Mom!
Very helpful, thank you! Do you have any examples of the pink concrete after its set?
Be sure to subscribe, I have a few pink concrete videos coming out soon. Cheers
Thank you so much for this information
If I make a concrete block under pressure using a hydraulic press, the result is better or there is no difference ?
not sure about that. I would say better, since you should have perfect consolidation.
@@creatingconcrete I also think the same as you, sir. Thankyou so much, for giving your opinion about it 😘
Helpful video, especially about retarding the set. I am looking to make a small cement cloth or thin ferrocement dome shelter in the desert. I did a proof of concept using an old bed sheet formed over a Dogloo, and overmixed latex paint into my cement slurry. 24 hours later it was STILL a bit slushy on the surface and I thought it was a failure. I covered it to help keep it hydrated and when I went back and checked a few days later it had set to a hard smooth finish.
TY!
Thanks so much!; cheers from Chile!
Perfect!!
Amazing how I just thought of this and a video has been done.... TYVM!!
I am happy this information was helpful for you!
Thank you. I've read that substituting up to 25% of your water with the paint is a good amount. Any advice on that?
That is a lot. It would take an extra long time to set up with that much paint in it. Like 3 days before it is no longer soft to the touch.
Great video! I'm wondering if white mortar can be cast in a 2" thick slab. Will it crack? Do you suggest re-bar or steel screen embedded into that thickness for strength? I'm considering making a garden sculpture by connecting slabs that are cast in 2" deep baking pans. Also, where is "white concrete" available? Thanks in advance...you're great with quick replies!
White concrete is white sand and white cement, usually available from concrete supply stores and select hardware stores. White cement can be used in place of gray without any cracking problems...just that the white cement costs more to buy than the gray cement.
Hi, can i use it on wood ?
Acrylic is water based, does it last?
Acrylic is a plastic. The dyes may fade, and the surface of the plastic may be affected by UV, but under the surface of the concrete it will be there forever just like any other plastic.
What about tempra paint?
I don't think the acrylic in paint is the same as an acrylic fortifier. But for craft projects, should not be an issue. Probably would not want to add a bunch of acrylic paint to the concrete mix for a bridge being constructed.
is this how they make green concrete tennis courts?
I think those are green clay?
Does acrylic paint make concrete more water proof? I want to make a water cistern.
no it will not make the concrete waterproof. Making waterproof concrete is actually pretty hard to do and requires advanced techniques / products. If you want a simple product to make the concrete more resistant to water use 10% liquid acrylic in the mix (remove 10% of water and replace with liquid acrylic) but this still will not make waterproof concrete
@@creatingconcrete hard to do? I made a fountain with concrete. It doesn't leak. Maybe since there isn't 4' of water height pressure?
@@TheRainHarvester I have been building concrete swimming pools for 30 years, and while it may look like it is not leaking, it definitely is because concrete is a porous substance. Unless you use a waterproofer product to enhance the water resistance of the concrete then you have a porous substance that absorbs and leeches water. It slows down the rate of water loss once the concrete and the area around it are saturated with water, but still leaks,
@@creatingconcrete thanks good to know!
Thank you
Thank you and probably a lot cheaper to use
Although I appreciate this man's video, he does contradict himself. One, the color bottle he is showing us is not Fire Engine Red, when in fact it is Hot Pink. I like his video what's the difference between mortar and cement? Rocks. No, I am not an expert. Sidewalks in front or the side of our house are not ours. They are public. Want them repaired or repoured, call the city, it's their job. And they have to do it for free. Concrete is a neutral color. I think saying tinting the latex paint a grey stone color will suffice to resell any property. I am sure this man and others have to eat. Try this. Every pound of rotini pasta, cooked and drained, add one package of Good Seasons salad dressing prepared to the package directions. Add Broccoli boiled/drained or steamed to your tenderness, drained black olives and tomato's. Mix/fold together. Special treat, add dried dill weed. Be careful, it can be addictive.
How about for a concreet roof to a new chicken voop?
Would have been nice to see a finished pot that you added paint to
In short………..acrylic is basically a plastic 👍