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Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue under the flag of Spain, a country ruled in the 15th century by the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. But do you know what nation Columbus called home?
Not that tough on the scale of trivia challenges, right? Columbus hailed from Genoa, now part of Italy.
Forms serve many functions beyond simply containing the concrete. The formwork defines the precision and, to some extent, the quality of the casting. Well-made forms create straight lines, fair curves and right angles and lead to easy, effortless installation.
There are many molding compounds available, so it’s important to get one that’s appropriate for the application at hand.
Science has continued to perfect specialty compounds for mold-making. These compounds are designed to address the very specific challenges associated with very different mold applications, including architectural and decorative precasting.
Armcon Molds USA has recently introduced a fire ring mold system. The system includes two molds: one for the base circle and also one for the cap. The flat surfaces of the mold have an attractive textured surface, while the edges have a decorative rounded bull nose feature. The standard […]
Stained concrete floors, decorative concrete countertops… the list of popular concrete applications continues to grow. And now, decorative concrete contractors can add another new service to their businesses: decorative concrete furniture.
Wood? Melamine? Formica? Steel? Experienced artisans share their preferences for form materials.
