Here at Tennants Chemicals & Food Ingredients NI we support construction teams to create distinctive paving slabs, kerbs and decorative concrete finishes that are durable and reliable. Colour is an extremely important part of this process and ensuring we get the right colour for the job that is being completed.
Colour plays a key role in shaping how we experience buildings, landscapes, and public spaces. From the warm tones of traditional roof tiles to the clean lines of modern grey paving, colour in construction is carefully.
Iron oxide pigments are at the heart of these colour transformations, a trusted and versatile solution for colouring a wide range of building materials, such as paving slabs.
As a leading construction pigments supplier in Northern Ireland, Tennants Chemicals & Food Ingredients NI provides high-quality pigments that support durability, design flexibility, and consistent performance across many applications.
Iron oxide pigments are widely used throughout the construction sector to deliver long-lasting, UV-stable colour. These pigments are incorporated into products such as concrete, paving slabs, roof tiles, and bricks, ensuring that these shades keep their colour over a longer time period.
We stock a broad spectrum of pigment colours, each offering distinct design advantages:
- Black and grey – mainly chosen for contemporary architectural finishes and clean, modern paving designs.
- Yellow and brown – ideal for creating natural, earthy tones that blend with the landscape.
- Red – commonly used in roof tiles, bricks, and decorative pathways, delivering a warm and traditional appearance.
- Blue – this colour is less common but increasingly popular for striking accent features in urban spaces and outdoor furniture.
The impact of pigments extends beyond their surface appearance. Their chemical properties ensure colours remain vibrant under a range of environmental conditions.
Here are some things you might not know about pigments:
- Red oxide and tradition: Red iron oxide provides the familiar terracotta look of many rooftops, combining visual appeal with proven performance.
- Durability by design: Iron oxide pigments are selected for their stability. They resist fading, weathering, and chemical exposure, maintaining colour integrity over time.
- Expanding possibilities: Advances in pigment technology have broadened the available colour palette, supporting both commercial and residential design innovation.
Tennants Chemicals & Food Ingredients NI partners with manufacturers, builders, and landscapers to supply iron oxide pigments in Northern Ireland that meet strict technical and aesthetic requirements. Whether the goal is to achieve subtle natural shades or bold architectural statements, our pigments ensure consistent results at scale.
Next time you notice the colour of paving slabs, garden features, or roofing, it’s likely that iron oxide pigments have played a part!
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For more information on our pigment product offering, please contact our dedicated team.