GFRC Shopping List: Everything You Need to Get Started
If you're planning a GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) project, then you’re on track to create a stunning and durable concrete element that will elevate any space. When it comes to GFRC projects having the right materials is essential. Our GFRC Project Shopping List will ensure you have what you need to bring your vision to life.
For the formwork:
18mm white melamine sheets – ideal for a perfectly smooth finish
Chipboard screws
Power drills
Circular saw/ track saw (joinery cutting blade will work on melamine best)
Clear silicon (including bevelled edge scrapping tool, this is important unless you want a rounded edge to your tops)
Tape measure and pencil
For Mixing:
2x 20L plastic buckets: you don’t need anything fancy, here’s a recommendation
4 - 6 small bowls or buckets. More buckets the merrier! If you need to make more than 1 pour for larger pieces, then you’ll need plenty of buckets to have everything measured out and ready to go
2x Mixing tubs: These tubs are ideal due their size and handles for a controlled pour, you can pick one up from Bunnings
A digital kitchen scale that measures at least 15kg, everything needs to be measured in grams for accuracy, including the water! Here’s a recommendation
Dust mask or particle respirator
Safety glasses
Hammer or rubber mallet: for tapping out those air bubbles when pouring.
A paddle drill including a mortar mixing attachment, here’s a recommendation
For finishing
A wet polishing grinder
Wet diamond polishing pads, good money spent on these diamond pads will ensure you give your work the finish it deserves: here’s a recommendation
Concrete sealer of choice
Materials Required
GFRC Premix Concrete Bags
GFRC Plasticiser
GFRC Glass Fibres 19mm
We are Melbourne based and use Cemento which is 100% Aussie owned.
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