Glazes by Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products are a water based treatment for coloring concrete. They are used to color cured, unsealed concrete. They achieve the desired appearance with nano sized pigment particles that penetrate deeply into the concrete surface. The carrier reacts with the concrete to lock in the particles.
Glazes can be used in a multitude of ways, producing subtle tints or dramatic color variation.
Glazes are UV stable, and do not contain acids, metal salts, or acetone. They are safe, water based and non-toxic.
Black Glaze is the most commonly use glaze color. It is an easy way to make blacker concrete.
Please see instructions below:
How to Use Glazes for Coloring Concrete Countertops
SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE. Practice on a sample piece to get familiar with the subtleties and behavior of the glaze.
– The material can be applied over polished concrete, but it will be far more durable and rich in concrete that is matte or etched.
– When the glaze is wet, it is active. When you rub across a still wet area, it will remove the material. This can either be a cool effect, or a precursor to cursing.
– The longer the glaze has been dry, the harder it will be to remove. Soon after drying, it can be removed with a wet towel. The next day it will require diamond abrasives to remove.
– Apply thin layers. You will end up with a more durable finish applying multiple thin layers as opposed to one thick layer.
– The first coat is the hardest. When the concrete is thirsty, it is tough to keep from getting streaks. You can dilute the glaze with distilled water by 50%.
– While this is compatible with many different sealers, and it in fact enhances the performance of many sealers, it should be tested with non Buddy Rhodes Sealers. It is compatible with Omega Concrete Countertop Sealer and Ovation Concrete Countertop Sealer. It can be mixed in as part of the water dilution of the finish coat.
– A dilute version of the Black Glaze is a very effective way to enhance virtually any color. In many cases, this will produce the most durable ‘wet look’ effect you will find.
– Protect your piece with sealer such as Omega or Ovation. These glazes are fully UV stable, and will stand up to a fair bit of abrasion, but sealer will help protect them for the long haul.
