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IMG_20161120_171636 by Manziclan posted 21 Nov 2016 at 8:43 AM Update and next question. The wall behind on the right wasn't plasterboard but was a plywood wall board. We have removed this and plan to move all the rest along that side of the room. On the wall there are a few holes left by the...

IMG_20161119_161709 by Manziclan posted 19 Nov 2016 at 4:50 PMIMG_20161119_161634 by Manziclan posted 19 Nov 2016 at 4:50 PM I am preping the corner of a room for a log burner. Have poured the hearth and am about to tile up the wall. Hearth is 900 mm deep and log burner is around 980mm tall so...

we aren't after the shiny look but I think it would be fairly straighforward. I did consider making the slab upside down in a form based on OSB or melanine as that would probably give a smoother finish. Pic is attached and it seems to be drying back out but not as light as previously so might...

well - its wet and its dark. Not sure if the varnish comment is legit but its looking good so far!

Okay - will have a bash tonight. Thanks to all.

Thanks tomfe - just to be clear are you saying wet it, and then if the colour goes okay to seal it then with the moisture in? Thanks. Will have a play this evening

I'm with you on the choice. I had only seen dyes that go in the mix but will have a hunt for dyes to be applied to in situ stuff and go from there - thanks

Thanks for the response. I did add black powder colourant to the mix but do agree that I think the top dried too quick. The formwork was just in place but I did attempt to clear some of the bubbles with tapping and this may have made it come off easier. Hopefully it won't fade. If I have to...

IMG_20161114_200521 by Manziclan posted 14 Nov 2016 at 9:15 PMIMG_20161114_200531 by Manziclan posted 14 Nov 2016 at 9:15 PMHi - hoping for some advice on concrete colour fading. I have self poured a concrete slab as a hearth for a log burner and we were after a layer of concrete looking (Not...