Formliners and methods of use

A formliner for use with a framework to create a decorative pattern on curable material, the formliner comprising:

• a cell comprising a base configured to face the curable material in use, wherein the base extends along a backing of the framework and at least a part of the base contacts the backing of the framework when the formliner is in use with the framework, wherein the framework is configured to support the formliner in a desired position;
• and
• a rib system comprising a plurality of ribs extending along the cell and forming at least a part of a boundary of the cell, the plurality of ribs comprising:
• an overlapping section connected with the cell and comprising a first rib edge, the overlapping section configured to face the curable material in use;
• and
• an overlapped section connected with the cell and comprising a second rib edge, at least a portion of the overlapping section configured to overlay onto at least a portion of the overlapped section,
• wherein an inner periphery is formed where the overlapped section connects with the base of the cell, the inner periphery extending generally along the boundary of the cell and extending generally along the framework when the formliner is in use with the framework,
• wherein the first rib edge extends along the boundary of the cell without contacting the inner periphery of the cell when the at least a portion of the overlapping section overlays onto the at least a portion of the overlapped section, and
• wherein the second rib edge extends along the boundary of the cell, the second rib edge extending toward the backing of the framework such that the second rib edge provides structural support to the overlapped section and the overlapping section when the at least a portion of the overlapping section overlays onto the at least a portion of the overlapped section and when the formliner is in use with the framework.