In an era where sustainability has become paramount in construction, the concrete industry is continuously seeking innovative ways to reduce its environmental footprint. One significant
Architectural concrete acts as both a structural element and a creative canvas. Choosing the right formliner is essential for achieving the desired aesthetics and functionality,
Our tooling and production teams are always thinking creatively to come up with new methods for form liner production and new form liner applications to
We were asked to create this large custom part using our Grave Stake pattern for a project in Canada. This fast-paced project was needed to
Even though our 1505 ABS Plastic Madera Flagstone form liner has hand crafted matched points, the contractor did a perfect job of liner installation and caulking prior
Granite Construction used our 1107 Mission Flute pattern on a CalTrans project in Humboldt County. Fabricated from our ElastoSpec Lite, the form liner was used on columns and
Our 1972 Palm Frond pattern was modified to be used on columns in Florida. This pattern has a max depth of 1″ and the standard base pattern
A barrier wall in New York was designed with artistic images accompanied by African phrases. We had the honor of producing these parts. Our engineer,
Our pattern 1587 California Drystack was used on a project in Lakehead, CA, Antlers Underpass. This pattern is comprised of two matching tools, A and B, that
Odds are good that Spec Formliners’ semi-elastomeric material, ElastoSpec Lite, is the perfect material for your project. With the practical balance between cost effectiveness and
Plastic and Semi-Elastomeric: It is essential that all form liner is stripped with an equal time interval from concrete placement. Different time intervals will result
Since 1996, Spec has been proud to build strong relationships with its distributors. When working with Spec Formliners, you can expect professional attention to detail,
Our brick pattern 1323 is a great addition to our pattern line up. This realistic looking liner not only perfectly represents real wire cut brick, but it
Spec Formliners, Inc., is excited to provide you with a sneak peak of it’s newest budding creation, Spec Release: Form Release for Use with Concrete
Cast-in-place architectural concrete usually requires a mix which has very good workability. Proper vibration will reduce the risk of air bubbles, honeycombing, and surface blemishes.
It’s not every day you meet a 12-year-old who not only knows what she wants to be when she grows up, but is also actively
The World of Concrete came and went and we enjoyed the opportunity to put same faces and names together with the people who have made
One of Spec Formliners’ specialties lies in the art of custom sign and letter making. Letters and signs are a common artistic flare on many
Plastic: When attaching the plastic liners to the form, the first step is to identify the side to be poured against. The side facing the
All projects have budgets. The difference between a profitable project and an unprofitable one can come down to the very first phase of the project:
It’s that time of the year again: The World of Concrete is quickly approaching. This year, seminars will be held February 1st through February 5th,
Spec Formliners, Inc., not only manufacturers a plethora of formliner patterns, but we also specialize in the production of reveals and chamfers. Our reveals and
Most of Spec Formliners’ plastic liners are shipped in 4’x10′ sheets. Because plastic contracts and expands with heat, it is often necessary for the material
The engineers at Spec Formliners, Inc., love when they get the opportunity to work on new ways to apply form liner on a project. So
Recently, we were asked to create a custom palm tree design for the Palmetto Expressway in Florida. The project awarded us the opportunity to implement
Spec form liners are designed to work with nearly every forming system and for a variety of applications. Our material options make it easy for
New to the Spec Formliners’ line up is Semi-Elastomeric material, or ElastoSpec Lite. This innovative material bridges the gap between plastic and solid urethane. Meeting
At Spec Formliners, our engineers are constantly being challenged with the task of designing very custom, and some times, very unusual pieces. One of our