- Inner Flange further strengthens and braces the Mold.
- Creates a platform to screw into; securing the Mold to the form.
- Allows clamps to be used to lift stuck Molds out of cured concrete.
Product Specifications:
- *Depth can be adjusted by trimming/sanding down the Mold to your desired depth, but you may lose the Internal Flange that is in the Dura-BLU Molds if you trim very much.
- Sides to Dura-BLU Molds have at least a 5° slope to ensure Mold removal from concrete.
- When planning, remember to add 1" - 2" to each side to your measurements to account for the concrete thickness for the sides of the finished sink.
- Apply 2-3 coats of a Mold Release Wax (sold separately).
- Apply small amounts of silicone to the Mold's rim, and set in place in your form. Allow silicone to dry.
- Screws can be used to secure the Mold if necessary. Using screws of the appropriate length, screw through the bottom of the form, up into the Internal Flange of the Sink Mold.
- Run a smooth silicone bead around perimeter of the Sink Mold, where it meets the form base. Silicone Disposable Foam Drain Knockout (supplied with Mold), or Reusable Rubber Knockout, on to Mold. Allow silicone to dry.
- Apply a thin coat of Fiberglass Safe Form Release (sold separately) to the Mold just prior to casting the concrete piece.
- Various methods can be used to cast the concrete piece:
- GFRC: Cement and fiberglass is sprayed on and hand packed into the form and around the Mold.
- Wetcast: Oatmeal consistency concrete is placed in form and around the Mold and vibrated. A simple box should be built around the Sink Mold, to contain the concrete during this process.
- Hand Packed: A drier concrete mix is hand packed into the form and around the Mold. A second step after de-molding will fill the voids with cement slurry, usually of a different coloring.
- More information available on our Fabrication Tutorials Page.
Mold Setup:
Mold Removal:
- Adding cold water and ice to the inside of the mold for 10 minutes will shrink the mold just enough that removal is easier.
- Compressed air shot around the Mold rim will break the suction holding the Mold in the concrete.
- Using a few blocks of foam against the concrete, place a 2x4 across the Mold, and pry the Mold out using some large C-clamps, or wood working clamps.
- Most Molds can be pushed out of the concrete by removing the drain plug, and pushing the Mold out through the drain hole.
Warranty and Mold Care:
Shipping Information:
Additional Sink Mold Pictures:
Above: The 17" Rectangle Mold.
Above: Side view of the 17" Rectangle Mold.
Above: End view of the 17" Rectangle Mold.
Above: Top view of the 17" Rectangle Mold.
Above: Bottom view of the 17" Rectangle Mold, showing the Internal Flange.
Finished Concrete Sink Pictures:
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