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Everbuild 208 Black Powder Mortar Tone 1kg
208 Powder Mortar Tone is a high-quality oxide pigment that can be used to colour all types of mortars, renderings, concrete, and pointing. The pigments distribute into the mix to provide each batch a consistent shade; the dose can be changed to create a...
Additives & Admixtures
There are major differences between additives and admixtures when it comes to cement and concrete admixtures. Additives can be any substance added to something in small quantities which ultimately improves or preserves it, whereas admixture are components added to a concrete mixture while mixing. For example, to make concrete, there are three core ingredients: aggregates, cement, and water.
Examples of some chemical admixtures are: air-entraining, water-reducing, retarding, accelerating and plasticizers - which all ultimately reduce the cost of building with concrete, and are used to ensure that certain properties maintain a cured concrete quality.
For further expert advice and guidance on admixtures and additives, please contact your friendly local Howarth branch.