Does coloured concrete need a different curing compound to plain?

Often, yes — some standard curing compounds can genuinely affect coloured concrete’s final appearance, so a compound specifically compatible with the chosen pigment is typically used rather than whatever’s used on plain concrete by default.

Your contractor should already account for this in their process, but it’s a reasonable, genuine question to ask if you want extra confidence in the final colour outcome.

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