Graphic Concrete®
Graphic Concrete®
Graphic Concrete® is a patented technology that enables beautifully patterned concrete surfaces to be produced simply and cost-effectively.
Provided Pattern
Choose from over 100 standard patterns for your Graphic Concrete® surface. Make your design bold or subtle by repeating and rotating the pattern to a desired scale and contrast.
Unique Design
Create your own design to be used on the membrane. Nearly anything that can be printed on paper can be placed on a precast wall; a picture of an animal, a company logo, or even a crumpled piece of paper with shadows for a 3D effect.
Texture
You can expose the underlying aggregate in the pattern to create aesthetic texture effects in your design.
Uses for Graphic Concrete®
Common Graphic Concrete® Design Elements
- Feature walls
- Logos
- Signage
- Addresses
- 3D Effects
Production Process
Step 1: Secure shipment in sturdy tubes reduces the risk of damage to the membrane during transit.
Step 2: The membrane is placed into the mold, according to the design of the precast concrete panel.
Step 3: Concrete is poured into the mold and onto the membrane to create both the panel and pattern.
Step 4: The membrane is removed after the piece is un-molded.
Step 5: The piece is washed with water to remove the un-hardened concrete and to reveal the pattern and texture of the design.
Step 6: The final result!
Graphic Concrete® Design Guide
General Design Equation
Graphic Concrete® = Exposed Aggregate + Fair Face
For Low Contrast Designs
Using similar base and aggregate colors can create a subtle, lower contrast visual. Additionally, the exposure of the aggregate texture can enhance the overall design.
Subtle Pattern Apprearance = Light Base + Similar Color Aggregate
For High Contrast Designs
Widely different base and aggregate colors create a high contrast visual aesthetic.
Bold Visual Statement = Light Base + Dark Aggregate
Resources
Graphic Concrete® Brochure
Graphic Concrete® Sell Sheet
Graphic Concrete® Patterns
BIM
Augmented reality can help bring your project to life before construction even starts. See what your project looks like in 3D with our top of the line team at High Concrete.
Colors & Finishes
With precast concrete, the aesthetic versatility of the product leads to endless possibilities for your next design.
Go from one applied finish to exposed aggregate back to the applied finish all within the same panel!
Components
Descriptions for each element and what purpose it is utilized for can enhance your drawings and expectations for your project.
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