摘要 |
The invention disclosure herein describes a method and formulations to produce dry tinted cement mixture, with product colors to match desired landscapes. The methods described produce a solid durable concrete-like structure, with a water permeable structure and with color to match a surrounding environment. Dry tinted cement mixture comprises a mixture of colorant and cement, which is blended together with crushed rock aggregate. The dry mixture is then slightly moistened while blending, such as with light mistings of water in a typical cement mixer. Once the mixture is blended and moistened, and before the cement sets and hardens, the slightly moistened mixture is poured into the desired location, spread, and compressed to grade, such as with rollers or tamping devices. As the material sets, light mistings of water can be applied to facilitate good hardening, and the top surface of the material can be smoothed or textured.
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