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About Graphic Concrete 3  \nWhat is graphic concrete? 4  \nWhere can graphic concrete be used? 4  \nWhat does graphic concrete cost? 4  \nChapter 2. Production Process 5  \nGeneral process 6  \nGC Production process 6  \nChapter 3. GC Product & Design 7  \nGetting started 8  \nGCBasicTM 8  \nGCCollectionTM 9  \nGCPlusTM 10  \nGraphic concrete design process 11  \nTips when designing your own pattern 12  \nGraphic Concrete Ltd  \nItälahdenkatu 18 C, 5 krs. FIN-00210 Helsinki tel. +358 9 6842 0092  \nfax. +358 9 6842 0091 [info@graphicconcrete.com](info@graphicconcrete.com)[ ](info@graphicconcrete.com)[www.graphicconcrete.com](www.graphicconcrete.com)  \n2 / 13  \nChapter 1.  \nAbout Graphic Concrete  \n®  \n® Design Instructions  \n\n| What is graphic concrete?\u003Cbr>Graphic concrete is a patented technology that enables beautiful patterned concrete surfaces to be produced simply and cost efficiently. The technique uses a special membrane in the prefabrication process of concrete. The desired image is printed on the membrane using a surface retarder, and concrete is then caston top of the membrane. When the retarder is washed away, the image is revealed. The image results from the contrast between the fair-face and the exposed aggregate surface. | You can select from our collection of ready-made patterns or design your own pattern. You can also choose between a smooth, velvety or exposed aggregate surface. Changing the aggregate and/or cement colour offers a vast amount of variation in the overall effect.\u003Cbr>Graphic concrete opens up enormous opportunities for builders, architects, designers and the concrete industry as a whole. The technique is simple and cost effective, and the end result is a beautiful and durable concrete surface. |\n| --- | --- |\n| exposed aggregate fair-face surface graphic concrete |  |\n| Where can graphic concrete be used? |  |\n| Graphic concrete is suitable for prefabricated concrete products that are cast horizontally. The technology cannot be used for casting-in-place. Typical applications include façades, partition walls,\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Ground slabs | supporting walls, noise walls and concrete slabs. Graphic concrete is suitable for different sizes of concrete elements and slabs.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Wall elements |\n| What does graphic concrete cost?\u003Cbr>The graphic concrete membrane is sold directly to the prefabrication factory, which then sets the prices for the finished concrete elements. The total price per square metre depends on the amount of membrane used, which varies according to the dimensions of the concrete elements. Send us the specifications foryour project and we will estimate the cost of the membrane and help you find the optimal solution.\u003Cbr>Graphic concrete is a cost-efficient alternative, as the | concrete surface is ready for use and does not require any additional surface treatment or coating. This minimises construction time atthe beginning of the project, while the maintenance-free surface keeps costs down over the entire lifespan. The most cost-effective solution is to use a repeating pattern in large volumes.\u003Cbr>We offer consultation services to all participants in the construction project for the duration of the project. We also offer graphic design services. |\n\nGraphic Concrete Ltd  \nItälahdenkatu 18 C, 5 krs. FIN-00210 Helsinki tel. +358 9 6842 0092  \nfax. +358 9 6842 0091 [info@graphicconcrete.com](info@graphicconcrete.com)[ ](info@graphicconcrete.com)[www.graphicconcrete.com](www.graphicconcrete.com)  \n4 / 13  \nChapter 2. Production Process  \n®  \n® Design Instructions  \nGeneral production process  \n1  \n4  \nDesign your own pattern and send it to us, or select a ready-made pattern from the GCCollection™ .  \nThe following day the membrane is removed from the surface of the element.  \n2  \n5  \nThe pattern is then printed onto the membrane, which is then sent to the prefabrication factory.  \nThe surface cement that has not set is washed with a high-pressure cleaner, revealing ","cbCaijaUO3Cy70Hs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijaUO3Cy70Hs","pdf",9864013,13,"English","# Chapter 1. About Graphic Concrete\n## What is graphic concrete?\n## Where can graphic concrete be used?\n## What does graphic concrete cost?\n# Chapter 2. Production Process\n## General process\n## GC service & process\n# Chapter 3. 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