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This is a collection of articles on Davis Colors products that appeared in various industry publications. All files are in Adobe Acrobat format. Click here for instructions on how to download these files.

Spec Data: Common Work Results for Concrete
Basic Concrete Materials & Methods data sheets.
Appearance Requirements for Colored Concrete
This is a brief statement describing the causes and effects that can impact the appearance of colored concrete published by the Decorative Concrete Council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors.
Los Angeles Cathedral in Color
The recently completed Cathedral of Los Angeles is constructed almost entirely of colored concrete. Read about how this monumental project was constructed to create a structure that will stand the test of time.
Concrete Cliffhanger
See what went into building the Hoover Dam visitor facilities.
Color Dispensing Systems
Information to help Manufacturers decide which automatic color dosing system is right for their operation.
Concrete Colors
A collage of colorful projects plus installation guidelines
A Contractor's Guide to Davis Colors
This guide explains the basics of producing high quality colored concrete and the how-to's for maximizing surface appearance.
Granufin® Low-Dust Colors
See why Concrete Product Manufacturers are switching to granular colors.
Ensuring the Quality of Colored Concrete Finishes
Learn how materials and workmanship can affect the final appearance of concrete.
Mix-Ready® Disintegrating Bags
Information about our innovative Mix-Ready® disintegrating bags for ready mix manufacturers and contractors.
Color in Concrete: Beauty and Durability
Learn about the long lasting durability of iron oxide pigments in concrete.
Hydrotint® Liquid Colors
Liquid colors and automatic dosing systems for concrete manufacturers and ready mix suppliers.
Interlocking Concrete Pavers
A pictorial of urban environments enhanced by colored concrete pavers.
Manufacturing Colored Concrete Masonry
Read about what goes into manufacturing quality colored concrete masonry units.
An Investigation of Fastness of Concrete Colors
A report written by Milton H. Wills on the fastness of Concrete Colors.
There's $$Green in Colored Concrete Work
Ready Mix manufacturers and contractors reveal that colored concrete is good for business.
Cleaning and Sealing Concrete Pavers
Review the proper methods for cleaning and sealing interlocking concrete pavers.
True-Tone Sweet-16 Mortar Colors
See our spectrum of mortar colors and learn how they enhance the beauty of brick, block and stone.
W1000 Clear Cure and Sealer for Colored Concrete
Application instructions and information about our non-yellowing, clear sealer for concrete.
Color Seal II Tinted Cure and Sealer for Colored Concrete
Color Seal II is a semi-clear sealer that is tinted to match colored concrete.
Chameleon® Liquid Color Metering Systems
Chameleon® systems are PC-operated automatic color batching systems specifically designed for ready-mix, precast and masonry manufacturing operations. The Chameleon® Express automatic bucket-filling system is designed for building material dealer or small-batching operations.

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