Architectural Polymers Blog
1st June 2023
Beyond the Ordinary! Custom Concrete Art Form Liner
The world of concrete is anything but ordinary with Architectural Polymers! We have some very cool projects going on in all of our territories, and we want to share some with you as we are looking forward to their completion! Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) Location: Canadian Port of Entry
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7th April 2023
What is a Cast-in-place Concrete Form Liner?
Cast-in-place form liners present a very cost-effective solution to decorative vertical concrete surfaces. Most of the time, the form liner is made of plastic or rubber and it can be used more than once. The goal of using a form liner is to give the surface of the concrete a certain texture,
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4th April 2023
Thin Brick Form Liner
A thin brick form liner is a modern-day mason. It is a type of form liner used in the precast concrete industry to make precast concrete panels that look like traditionally laid brick by holding a thin brick in coursing until it can be securely cast into a concrete panel. Thin clay units are
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31st March 2023
Photo Engraved Form Liner
A type of form liner used in concrete formwork is a photo-engraved form liner. It is a grooved surface that is used to cast shadow and manipulate light, creating patterns from a photograph on concrete. The form liner is made by engraving a high-resolution image into a strong material like
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28th March 2023
Form Liner 101: Tips for Architects in the Pre-planning Stage
If an architect wants to use form liners in a building project, there are a few things they can do to make sure it goes well: Think about why you are using form liners. It is important to know why you are using them. This can help decide what kind of form liner will be
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28th March 2023
Precast Concrete Form Liner
Precast Concrete Form liners are used to shape the surface of concrete elements that are made in a controlled environment, like a factory or precast plant, and then brought to the construction site to be put in place. That is why they are given the name precast concrete form liners. The form liner
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16th March 2023
What is an Elastomeric Form Liner?
Let’s start at the beginning with a simplistic definition. A form liner is basically a mold used to imprint shapes or patterns on the surface of concrete. An elastomeric form liner is a type of liner used in concrete construction to create decorative or textured patterns on the surface of
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15th February 2023
Come See Us at The Precast Show!
We’re ready! The crew will be heading to Columbus, Ohio, for The Precast Show – February 23-25, 2023, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center located at 400 N High St., Columbus, OH 43215! Come visit us at BOOTH # 649! Here’s a sneak peek at some of our highlights this
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6th December 2022
Award-Winning Project: Cornell University – North Campus Residential Expansion (NCRE)
Ithaca, N.Y. This fall, the Cornell University – North Campus Residential Expansion (NCRE) received an award for BEST PROJECT, HIGHER EDUCATION/RESEARCH and EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY AWARD, and ENR (Engineering News-Record) NEW YORK PROJECT OF THE YEAR. The five-building, 776, 000-sq-ft. student
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29th November 2022
Capital Improvements Update
In 2018, Architectural Polymers (AP) presented a land development plan to improve portions of its 12-acre installation. The measure was approved by local authorities in January of 2019. Persisting with this plan through the pandemic, AP is proud to announce the completion of two separate
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