Six Practical Concrete Products

Add color, a protective layer, and even an anti-microbial admixture to take concrete products to the next level.

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Courtesy Sakrete

Cement Colors, Sakrete
Resistant to the detrimental effects of ultraviolet light and alkali, this synthetic mineral oxide adds pigment to concrete, mortar, and sand mixes. Available in eight colors. sakrete.com

Courtesy Laticrete

Fracture Ban, Laticrete
This peel-and-stick membrane, made of a polymer-modified asphaltic adhesive applied to a polyester base, can act as a crack preventor and acoustic buffer for concrete slabs. laticrete.com

Courtesy BASF

MasterLife AMA 100, BASF
This admixture reduces the risk of microbial-induced corrosion in shotcrete and precast and cast-in-place concrete pipes, tanks, and manholes used in sewage and drainage systems. basf.com

Courtesy Quikrete

Quikrete Form and Pour, Quikrete
Aggregates and admixtures, including microsilica, in this Portland concrete mix help improve its durability. For 1.5″-to-24″-thick vertical and horizontal rehabilitation projects. quikrete.com

Courtesy Superior Concrete Products

Superior Brick, Superior Concrete Products
Rivaling traditional brick masonry and mortar, this concrete brick can withstand harsh weather as well as adapt to areas with seismic activity. concretefence.com

Courtesy Oldcastle Precast

Residential Precast Building System, Oldcastle Precast
Customizable for many building types, including multifamily housing and hotels, the factory-made components include stairs and beams. oldcastleprecast.com

About the Author

Selin Ashaboglu

Selin Ashaboglu is a former assistant editor of products and technology for ARCHITECT and Architectural Lighting. She graduated from Wheaton College, Mass., with a bachelor's degree in English, and minors in Journalism and Studio Art. In the past, she has contributed to Time Out Istanbul, and copy edited for the Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press.

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