Colored & Pigmented Concrete
Color that lives in the concrete — not on top of it.
Most colored concrete products — driveway stains, painted borders, topical dyes — sit on the surface. They look sharp when new, and they look bad within a few years. In Kootenai County's freeze-thaw climate, surface color delaminates, chips, and spalls as water works its way under the finish during winter cycling.
LP uses integral iron-oxide pigment mixed throughout the full concrete batch before extrusion. The color exists in every inch of the cross-section. If the surface chips, what's exposed is the same color as the top — because it is the same color.
We carry 20+ standard colors from natural buff and sandstone to slate gray, dark brown, and terra cotta — plus custom mixing to match any existing hardscape material. Every installation is sealed with UV-stable penetrating acrylic before we leave the site.
Four reasons integral pigment outlasts surface color.
Color Through the Concrete
LP uses integral pigment mixed directly into the concrete — not surface stain, not painted-on color. The full cross-section is colored, so chips and wear don't reveal a gray base.
UV-Stable, Fade-Resistant
Integral oxide pigments don't bleach out or fade like topical stains. Paired with our UV-stable sealer, LP curbing holds its color through decades of North Idaho sun, snow, and freeze-thaw cycling.
Coordinate With Any Palette
We carry standard colors in natural tones — buff, tan, sandstone, slate gray, bark brown, terra cotta — and can custom-mix to match specific hardscape materials, home exteriors, or landscape color schemes.
No Maintenance Repainting
Surface-applied color requires periodic reapplication as it weathers. Integral color requires only a fresh sealer coat every 3–5 years — no painting, no staining, no color-matching touch-ups.
Six color families for every landscape style.
Every color is available in any profile height and can be paired with stamped texture for added depth. Bring us a paver, stone, or siding sample and we'll pull the closest match from our pigment catalog before committing.
Natural Buff & Tan
The most popular choice in North Idaho. Warm buff and sandstone tones blend naturally with gravel driveways, decomposed granite, native stone, and cedar fencing. Works in virtually every landscape style.
Slate Gray
Cool mid-gray that pairs with contemporary architecture, concrete patios, and modern pavers. Creates a strong, high-contrast border against green turf or dark mulch.
Bark Brown / Chocolate
Rich dark brown that closely reads as soil or bark from a distance — an especially natural-looking choice for planting beds in naturalistic or cottage-style landscapes.
Terra Cotta
Warm reddish-orange that complements adobe, brick, and Southwestern-influenced architecture. Less common in North Idaho but striking on the right property.
Custom Color Matching
If you have an existing hardscape material — paver, flagstone, retaining wall block — bring a sample to your estimate. We'll pull the closest pigment blend and show you a test slab before we extrude.
Two-Tone & Release Agent Accents
A lighter or darker release agent can be applied before stamping or hand-texturing to add depth and variation to a solid color. The result reads as a natural stone or weathered material rather than a flat uniform color.
Everything you need to know
about colored concrete curbing.
What is integral color in concrete?
Integral color uses iron-oxide pigments mixed directly into the concrete batch before pouring or extrusion. Unlike surface stains or paints, the color penetrates the entire cross-section of the concrete, making it permanent and chip-resistant.
Does colored concrete curbing fade?
Integral iron-oxide pigments are UV-stable and don't fade like surface-applied colors. With proper sealing, colored concrete curbing maintains its appearance for 20+ years in North Idaho's climate without repainting or recoloring.
How many colors does LP offer?
LP carries 20+ standard integral colors including natural buff, tan, sandstone, slate gray, bark brown, terra cotta, and custom color matching. Colors can be combined with stamped textures for added visual depth.
Cost of colored concrete curbing?
Colored concrete curbing costs $9-16 per linear foot installed in North Idaho, depending on color selection, profile style, and site complexity. Premium colors and custom matching may add $1-2 per foot to standard pricing.
Can you match existing pavers?
Yes — bring a paver or stone sample to your estimate. LP can custom-mix integral pigments to closely match existing hardscape materials. We create test slabs to confirm color accuracy before full installation.
LP colored curbing warranty?
Family-owned LandscapePros warrants colored concrete curbing against fading and color loss from normal wear. 4.8-star rated with 16 Google reviews. Re-sealing every 3-5 years maintains appearance; no repainting required.
Why integral color matters
in the Inland Northwest.
Topical concrete stains and paints are popular in mild climates where freeze-thaw cycling is minimal. In Kootenai County, they're a liability. Water infiltrates micro-surface voids before the surface sealer degrades, freeze-expands, and pops the color layer away from the base — a process called spalling. Within 3–5 years, a surface-stained installation often looks worse than an unsealed gray slab.
LP uses only integral iron-oxide pigments mixed into the concrete before extrusion. The color exists throughout the full cross-section — if the surface chips, what's exposed is the same color as the top. Paired with our standard penetrating acrylic sealer, integral color installations reliably hold appearance through 20+ North Idaho winters without repainting.
Colored curbing across the Inland Northwest.
Natural buff integral color curbing
Post Falls, ID
Slate gray colored concrete border
Coeur d'Alene
Chocolate brown pigmented curbing
Hayden, ID
Custom color-matched curbing
Rathdrum, ID
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