PCI Guide
JPC has capability and experience working with various product finishes including Colored Concrete, Form liner Finish, Thin Integrated Brick, Sandblast Finish, Integrated Stone Finish, Concrete Staining, Form Finish, Steel Trowel Finish, Exposed Aggregate Finish, and any other concrete finish. Please refer to the PCI finishes guide for reference.
Color Selection Guide
The colors shown are reference only and actual precast concrete color may vary due to materials and production conditions.
Once a color is selected, samples will be submitted to represent the acceptable range and variability of the color.
#2 Yellow
#9 Red
#20 Earthtone Red
#25 Dark Buff
#46 Dark Orange Buff
#51 Sandy Buff
#614 Deep Grey
#600 Taupe
#275 Indian Brown
#46 Dark Orange Buff
#60 Gold Buff
#52A Desert Buff
#2703 Black
#1077 Dark Walnut
#620 Charcoal
#615 Cave Grey
Form Liner Finish
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
“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.
Sandblast
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.
Integrated Stone Finish
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
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.