Molded concrete block having visually enhanced contrasting surface sections; methods, and use
AssigneeAnchor Wall Systems, Inc.
InventorsChristopher W. Becker, Glenn C. Bolles, Jay J. Johnson, Jonathan M. Schlueter, Robert B. Burnquist, Steven P. Bennett
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Abstract
According to the present disclosure, methods and techniques for generating preferred concrete block products are provided. The methods and techniques involve providing addition of color to selected section within the blocks, as described herein, to generate enhancement effects. Typical applications involve spray applications for color pigment to visually distinct sections of the block on one or more decorative surfaces.
Claims20
A method for enhancing the appearance of a first decorative surface of a molded block unit of concrete, the method comprising:
- spraying a colorant through one or more openings in a stencil onto a selected portion of the first decorative surface, the stencil acting to prevent the sprayed colorant from being applied onto selected other portions of the molded block unit;
- characterized in that:
- during the colorant spraying step, the molded block unit is oriented so that the first decorative surface faces upwardly and extends generally horizontally;
- and
- during the colorant spraying step, the stencil is oriented so that it extends generally horizontally and is offset from the first decorative surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.