Finishes

Colored concrete refers to concrete that has been tinted or stained with pigments to achieve a desired color other than the natural gray hue of standard concrete. These pigments can be added during the mixing process or applied as surface treatments after the concrete has been poured and cured. Colored concrete is commonly used in architectural and decorative applications to enhance the aesthetic appeal of structures.

Form liner finish refers to a decorative surface texture or pattern applied to concrete during the casting process using a form liner. These liners are typically made of materials such as plastic, fiberglass, or rubber and feature various designs or textures, adding visual interest and architectural detail to the finished concrete surface.

“Thin Integrated Brick” typically refers to a precast concrete panel system designed to mimic the appearance of traditional brickwork. These panels incorporate brick patterns or textures into their surface, providing the aesthetic appeal of brick while offering the benefits of precast concrete construction, such as durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This system allows for the rapid installation of brick-like finishes on buildings without the need for traditional bricklaying methods.

A sandblast finish is a surface texture applied to materials, typically concrete or metal, using a high-pressure stream of sand or abrasive particles. This process roughens the surface, creating a matte or textured appearance while removing surface contaminants, coatings, or irregularities. Sandblast finishes are commonly used in architectural applications to achieve decorative effects or to prepare surfaces for painting or sealing.

Achieving an integral Stone finish entails casting real stone separately as a wythe within precast, while ensuring a vapor barrier is maintained in between. This meticulous process involves carefully placing the stones within the precast bed to achieve the desired pattern. When integrated with insulated precast walls, the resulting hybrid product embodies premium quality at its finest.

Concrete staining is a process of applying color to a concrete surface to enhance its appearance. This technique involves the use of acid-based chemical stains or water-based stains to penetrate the concrete and react with its minerals, creating rich, translucent tones and variegated patterns.

The main difference between paint and stain is that paint sits on top of the surface rather than seeping into the surface. Paint also needs to be painted onto surfaces that have been primed first, while stain does not need a primer.