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stairway material used?

3 years ago

Hi what’s the material used in the stairs? Is it cement with red oxide?

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3 years ago
The stair color is original - but we did match it fairly well using a "hard shake" oxide concrete colorant. This is a powered material that is "sprinkled" on the still wet concrete, then troweled. Don't try using a color mixed at the batch plant - the colors won't be this vivid. Thanks!
talk2kalpu
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3 years ago
Thanks for explaining! 🙏 This very closely resembles the red oxide flooring which is done in india, hence checked.
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