Abstract: In some embodiments, a formliner comprises a body comprising a defining a plurality of cavities arranged in a repeating pattern. A sealant is provided in each cavity. The sealant comprises a gel mixture of wax and vegetable oil. In some embodiments, the wax comprises carnauba wax and/or beeswax.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a cured panel is formed from a curable material and comprises at least one enhancing material applied to a surface of the panel or embedded in a surface of the panel. In some embodiments, a method comprises providing a form liner having an enhancing material oriented on or attached to the form liner, and then providing a curable material. In some embodiments, a method comprises providing a form liner having at least one cavity containing a curable mixture, and then providing a curable material.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a panel comprises a body portion comprising a front side, a back side and a plurality of cavities. The front side comprises a plurality of face portions and cavity openings arranged on a first plane, and a plurality of guide members. Each guide member comprises a front edge arranged on a second plane, wherein the second plane is offset from the first plane. The guide members define a plurality of spaces of predetermined volume between said first plane and said second plane. A method comprises providing the panel, applying mortar to the panel in the predetermined volumes, skimming the mortar using the guide members to guide an edge to form metered mortar pans, and pressing objects into the mortar pans.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a formliner comprises a body comprising a defining a plurality of cavities arranged in a repeating pattern. A sealant is provided in each cavity. The sealant comprises a gel mixture of wax and vegetable oil. In some embodiments, the wax comprises carnauba wax and/or beeswax.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a panel comprises a body portion comprising a front side, a back side and a plurality of cavities. The front side comprises a plurality of face portions and cavity openings arranged on a first plane, and a plurality of guide members. Each guide member comprises a front edge arranged on a second plane, wherein the second plane is offset from the first plane. The guide members define a plurality of spaces of predetermined volume between said first plane and said second plane. A method comprises providing the panel, applying mortar to the panel in the predetermined volumes, skimming the mortar using the guide members to guide an edge to form metered mortar pans, and pressing objects into the mortar pans.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a cured panel is formed from a curable material and comprises at least one enhancing material applied to a surface of the panel or embedded in a surface of the panel. In some embodiments, a method comprises providing a form liner having an enhancing material oriented on or attached to the form liner, and then providing a curable material. In some embodiments, a method comprises providing a form liner having at least one cavity containing a curable mixture, and then providing a curable material.

Abstract: A formliner can be used to make textures as well as secure and seal objects to form a poured wall. The formliner includes a layer of foam material defining a plurality of object locations separated by raised portions. Each raised portion can define an airspace thereunder.

Abstract: A re-useable liner that can be used to make textures as well as secure and seal objects within a form for a poured wall. The liner and the method of making the liner by thermoforming layers which comprises a polyolefin foam sheet, a thermoplastic elastomer, and a polyolefin plastic sheet into a form liner that can imprint various shapes and textures into a poured wall or can be thermoformed into a liner which includes a plurality of joints which can secure objects in a form for a poured wall. The joints between the objects can be formed to be semicircular or flat and also with a variety of textures.

Abstract: A form liner system comprises a first form liner, a second form liner and a bridge member. Each form liner comprises a plurality of raised portions defining a plurality of cells and at least one partial cell. The form liners are arranged such that the partial cells form a collective cell. The bridge member can be oriented in said collective cell, wherein a first portion of the bridge member is oriented in the first liner partial cell and a second portion of the bridge member is oriented in the second liner partial cell.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a panel comprises a body portion comprising a front side, a back side and a plurality of cavities. The front side comprises a plurality of face portions and cavity openings arranged on a first plane, and a plurality of guide members. Each guide member comprises a front edge arranged on a second plane, wherein the second plane is offset from the first plane. The guide members define a plurality of spaces of predetermined volume between said first plane and said second plane. A method comprises providing the panel, applying mortar to the panel in the predetermined volumes, skimming the mortar using the guide members to guide an edge to form metered mortar pans, and pressing objects into the mortar pans.

Abstract: A form liner system comprises a first form liner, a second form liner and a bridge member. Each form liner comprises a plurality of raised portions defining a plurality of cells and at least one partial cell. The form liners are arranged such that the partial cells form a collective cell. The bridge member can be oriented in said collective cell, wherein a first portion of the bridge member is oriented in the first liner partial cell and a second portion of the bridge member is oriented in the second liner partial cell.