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custom colors
When it comes to color, concrete gives you the ultimate freedom and flexibility because it can be cast in just about any color imaginable.
Trueform has extensive experience and capabilities with coloring and can produce pieces that match nearly any Benjamin Moore swatch.
Need a custom color sample? Please contact a Trueform Representative today at: 888.474.7977 or [email protected].
Concrete countertops that were color-matched
to specification for the Crown Jewel Restaurant in Maine
HOW IS CONCRETE COLORED?
Color is integral to the concrete - meaning that pigment is added into the concrete mix and thoroughly dispersed. This enables the finished product to display a coherent, uniform color profile that is consistent throughout the cured, cast piece. The color is further enhanced once the surface is sealed, as all the subtle nuances and gradations that are the hallmark of concrete are revealed. No other stone is this dynamic, making GFRC unparalleled in its ability to deliver precisely the colors and finishes specified in your project.
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SIGNATURE FINISHES
Available in all Signature or Custom colors. Appearance: Smooth and uniform. Visible are fine sand particles and soft, subtle gradations.
Best uses: All surfaces - including countertops, sinks, table tops, reception desks, benches, wall panels, fireplace surrounds, water features, shelves, stair treads, etc.
Available in 3 colors.
Appearance: Naturally mottled and varied, the surface has a hand-troweled feel.
Best uses: All surfaces - including countertops, sinks, table tops, reception desks, benches, wall panels, fireplace surrounds, water features, shelves, stair treads, etc.
Available in all Signature or Custom colors. Appearance: Raw and untamed, this finish is popular for those seeking a more distressed aesthetic. Visible are unfilled crevices.
Best uses: Limited surfaces - including vertical surfaces (wall cladding, fireplace surrounds, table and countertop edges), table bases, reception desks, benches, shelves, etc.
Specialty effects
DEBOSSING & EMBOSSING
Debossing and embossing are methods of casting liquid concrete against a shape or form so that it cures bearing the signature of that shape. Words, letters, logos, images and even other objects can be used to deboss/emboss concrete.
Texturing
A popular choice for wall panels, sink aprons, fireplace cladding & other vertical surfaces, this finish is achieved by casting liquid concrete against wooden boards. Results vary based on the species, texture, size, and spacing of the wood that is utilized.
STENCILING
A cured concrete surface can be chemically etched to make it more susceptible to staining or painting. Stenciling is the process of treating the surface with a specific graphic in order to create images, logos, words, symbols, etc. The entire surface is then sealed to capture and preserve the graphic.
CASE STUDIES
case studies
PROJECT: VINO VOLO / DULLES INTL. AIRPORT
ARCHITECT: FIELD PAOLI
IMAGES: MARK WICKENS
PROJECT: CANYON SINK
ARCHITECT: DUNSMUIR INSTITUTE ARCHITECTS
IMAGES: MEGHAN BOB PHOTOGRAPHY / TRUEFORM CONCRETE
