Answers to Questions
Decorative concrete systems
What systems does Symons have for decorative concrete treatments?
Consider Design-Crete™ for coloring and stamping fresh concrete, Texture-Rite™ for adding color and texture to fresh concrete, and Spray-Rite™ for adding color and texture to existing concrete. In addition, Symons manufactures Patina Stains and Integral Colors to produce unique, lasting color effects on horizontal or vertical concrete surfaces. For walls, columns and other vertical surfaces, form liners are available. Symons also has chemical systems to repair concrete before decorative treatments, or protect the decorative surfaces.
If I've never used Symons decorative concrete systems before, how will I know how to use them?
General directions are posted on this web site in the Online Brochure for the decorative concrete systems.
In addition, Tech Data sheets are available for these systems. They provide directions, technical and safety information. Simply go to the pages pertaining to the decorative systems and or the Technical Data Index to download the PDF files, or ask your Symons representative to send you one.
Design-Crete™ and Spray-Rite™ also have instructional videos that provide important information about these systems. You can get one from your Symons representative.
Can Symons make custom materials?
Our decorative systems have been specifically designed for maximum adaptability, but if custom materials are necessary for your particular application, e-mail Symons for specifics.
Does Symons have form liners?
Symons manufactures several kinds of form liners to suit every contractor's needs. Types include SPS™ Plastic, ABS Plastic, Dura-Tex® and Elasto-Tex®. Each type comes in a variety of textures, including many woodgrain, ribbed, fractured, stone, brick, and other designs, including rustication strips and custom designs.
What patterns does Symons have for form liners?
Symons manufactures a wide variety of standard patterns. View the informational page for specifics.
What about chemicals for my projects?
Symons chemical systems include products to enhance performance, protect the concrete surface or correct concrete problems.
How do I find out prices?
You can find your nearest Symons representative by going to the Contact Us page, or you can go to the Price List page.
How can I get Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
They are available through your Symons representative and on this site in PDF format on the system pages. See the decorative system page or the MSDS Index for links.
I need information from the Technical Data Sheets...
They are available through your Symons representative and on this site in PDF format on the decorative concrete system pages. See the decorative system page or the Technical Data Index for links.
Can I order on-line?
Because Symons has tens of thousands of products, it is currently not possible to order on-line.
How do I contact a sales person to answer other questions?
- The Contacts list gives phone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, etc. for each Symons branch and many of our Distributors in North America.
- Outside the United States, see the International Contacts list.
