The Sparkle Grain Finish system is an eye-catching, black (or white) sparkle which is an iridescent black sil-car abbrasive (or white oxide) grit concrete additive that provides a mirror like sparkle that is dramatic both day and night.
They are glittery because they contain glass or stone additives. E.g., Calcite, recycled glass, obsidian crystals, etc.
Diamond polishing is one of the most common methods used to get a shiny glass-like surface. It uses industrial diamonds to smooth, grind, and ultimately polish the surface.
The Sparkle Grain System is an eye-catching, black sparkle concrete finish that can be applied with color hardeners or by itself.It aids with slip resistance and is designed for sidewalks, driveways, ramps, public buildings, wineries, schools, etc., to name a few.
Sparkle Grain is an eye-catching, black or white sparkle, concrete finish for interior or exterior concrete surfaces. Specifically designed for light to heavy usage on sidewalks, steps, ramps; in shopping centers, houses, garages, and stores; and in wineries, schools and public buildings.
The Sparkle Grain Finish system is an eye-catching, black (or white) sparkle which is an iridescent black sil-car abbrasive (or white oxide) grit concrete additive that provides a mirror like sparkle that is dramatic both day and night.
If you want concrete that truly sparkles and shines, put some glass in the mix. Glass aggregate can replace part or all of the sand and gravel in concrete, for effects that range from colorful terrazzo, to granite- or marble-like finishes, to concrete that reflects light like a mirror.
Beyond than aesthetic reasons, Silicarb and similar shiny aggregates help to keep sidewalks clean, allowing rain to more easily slide off of the concrete.
Modern glitter is usually manufactured from the combination of aluminum and plastic which is rarely recycled and finds its way into the aquatic habitats eventually becoming ingested by animals, leading some scientists to call for bans on plastic glitter.
Efflorescence is a crystalline deposit of salts that can form when water is present in or on brick, concrete, stone, stucco or other building surfaces. It has a white or greyish tint and consists of salt deposits that remain on the surface after water evaporates.
Efflorescence is often seen as a white fluffy deposit of salt crystals on cementitious (e.g. masonry) wall surfaces. Efflorescence depends on the presence of salt and moisture, and the growth of crystals will continue as long as both are present.
Efflorescence is the white powdery substance often seen on the surface of concrete or brick. Efflorescence is caused by water vapor migrating through the slab bringing soluble salts to the surface of the concrete. Many people mistake the white powdery substance with mold or mildew.
Mica is the mineral responsible for putting a sparkle on many rocks. This mineral is very flexible, and large sheets of it were used as window glass in the past. Nickel is a common metal in everyday life.
The inorganic portion of soils consists of sand gains (broken from rocks). Many of these mineral crystals are shiny or reflect or refract light. Watering can separate or reveal these grains and wash them free of organic materials so you can see the glitter.
Pigmented Concrete (Dark)
Same mixture as unpigmented concrete, but with an added pigment for use in high-density commercial districts. Pigmented concrete can be treated with silicon carbide to add sparkle, making it a Distinctive material.
Just because it glitters, doesn't mean it's gold. In fact, these days, there's a good chance it's mica.
Military. One prominent theory is that the military is buying huge amounts of glitter to use in various top-secret ways. One use for this much glitter could be for stealth coatings on military craft such as the F-22 and F-35 fighters.
MILITARY EXPLOSIVES (48%)
Taking up the largest share of voice is military weapons. One theory is that it is AMPT paint, and another is that it's for explosives. Both backed up by the U.S. military having deep pockets to spend on this expense. This glitter industry conspiracy is spicy.
Usually this white or off-white discoloration to concrete and masonry forms when soluble salts and other water dispersible materials come to the surface through capillary voids as a result of temperature changes, moist migration, condensation, rain, dew, and/or too much water in the mix.
Make your concrete sparkle! Add glitter to your sealer to give it that little extra shine!
Between 4 - 15% of asphalt is crushed waste glass. Glass particles reflect light. Asphalt is composed of sand and crushed stone in a tar binder or matrix. Silicons sand and crushed stone both contain quartz, mica and other reflective minerals.
If your concrete is dull and sprouting weeds or mold, bleach is your best option for cleaning and brightening concrete. Mix a cup of bleach into a 5-gallon bucket of warm water, then spray or pour over concrete. Rinse thoroughly with water.