Artcrete has developed a line of texture tools (patent pending)
that use interchangeable texture sleeves. The interchangeable sleeves
come in two sizes, 22-1/2 inches and 6 inches, and allow contractors
to offer additional textures for minimal additional cost. The frame
handle protrudes from only one end allowing the application of texture
against walls.
Large expanses of concrete can normally be textured without walking
out onto the concrete using these rollers and extension handles. Occasionally,
small areas may not be accessible to the large roller. For these occasions,
a small six-inch wide handheld roller and twenty-four inch square mats
with the same textures are available to facilitate walking out onto
the concrete and texturing small areas. This texturing technique is
effective on all freshly poured concrete surfaces and is particularly
well suited for stenciled concrete. Using these tools together with
a powdered release agent containing appropriate pigment creates an
extremely authentic appearance on certain stone and slate patterns.
Wherever the roller creates a depression in the surface, the pigment
is transferred to the concrete leaving shadowed depressions similar
to those in nature. These rollers also work well with clear liquid
release agents followed by liquid antiquing agents.
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