Fiber cement is common alternative to cedar-shake ... and it just wasn’t in our budget. There was only one white color, Arctic White, so that’s what we went with, even though I probably ...

Cement color is the starting point and the determining factor in what range of colors can be achieved. White cement provides a greater range of color possibilities and should be considered for ...

First, artisan Saied Hussain sifts white cement until it's a fine powder. Then he mixes in pigments to get the right hue. He adds in water and pours each color into its own section on the stencil.

“Stains are reactive. It's a chemical that reacts with the concrete itself and produces an unpredictable color. And dyes are just like the dye that’s in your shirt. It's a predictable colo ...