Coloring new concrete with densifier?

[aggie113]

I'm finally looking at accepting a bid on my garage build. This has me shoring up my choices for concrete finish. I'm going to use a TL37 densifier and then Ghostshield 8510 stain guard.
The question I have is, can I add a color agent (thinking liquid) to the densifier to give the concrete a specific shade/color/stain?
I'm just trying to find solutions that are as DIY as can be and don't require rental equipment or difficult chemical prepping.

 

[aggie113]

Looks like these might be a contender:
https://www.surecretedesign.com/product/water-based-concrete-stain/

 

[rsanter]

How about add color to the concrete befor the pour?

 

[aggie113]

How about add color to the concrete befor the pour?

Well, it's hard for me to DIY it that way....
And it would cost thousands of dollars, which is why I didn't ask about other ways to add color to concrete.

 

[bigjon]

I’d contact the manufacturer, SureCrete, to see if it’s compatible.

 

[SolarColumbia]

One guy on here did stain, then densifier and while it isn't shiny it looks great. If you use water based stain it's just like putting on the densifier. You roll or spray it and let it dry. Then densifier is put on.

 

[Armorpoxy]

If you want to color the concrete, best to do that separately, not mix with another product due to possible liquid interactions.

 

[RPH]

Alright this is what I did to mine.
Wash, wash, and when you think your done wash again.
Once done washing, rinse and pay attention to the concrete for any areas that may need further attention before applying the products.
In the picture I started with acid stains, four different colors and a random spray patterns. My goal was to get rid of the gray look. The stains did achieve that but I learned different “colors” work differently with the cements. Some colors very quickly it was evident that it was reacting. Other colors became much more subtle. It takes the right view and lighting then those subtle colors can really flourish. All done before densifier.
Wash, wash, rinse, and inspect before densifier. Then apply per directions. Pretty simple to apply and easy enough to manage while waiting for it to work in.
Wash, rinse, and wait at least seven days and then apply Ghostshield sealer.
Follow the directions but it follows densifier apply process.
The 8505 did dull the color, it more of a matte finish. It does what I needed for a working shop, farm type. Picture is after giving it a wash, so they do pop there.

 

[cash68]

What's that look like when it's dry?

 

[RPH]

More matte type finish, you can still see the colors but they don’t pop!

 

[bmacdonald]

More matte type finish, you can still see the colors but they don’t pop!

Just saw this. Do you have any pics of the "after"? I am thinking of doing the same but would like to see how much "pop" it doesn't have. This will be for my home garage. I want the functional of the 8510 repellent but some color to overshadow the gray concrete color.