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RECENT TRENDS IN BRICK PAVING

RECENT TRENDS IN BRICK PAVING

moulds for tiles

Brick paving is the commonly used method of paving and it is mostly used in the construction of driveways and walkways.

They provide for a very strong interlock and hence it is not very fragile which is why it is used very often. They are made using moulds for tiles which are also used for several other purposes.

There are several moulds that are used for different tiles including wall tile moulds, floor tile moulds, rubber tile moulds and many more. Brick making involves the need for using brick moulds that are basically manufactured by industries like JR Rubber industries.

Our industry stands out in the manufacturing of pavers of different designs and textures and in providing you with custom-made pavers just the way you want it.

ADVANTAGES OF BRICK PAVING

There are different types of paving materials available and you can choose the right one according to your requirements. But here are just a few advantages to brick paving as compared to the other paving methods

Eco-friendly.

The concept of eco-friendly comes out of the fact that the brick pavers are made of clay. Hence it brings out the natural concept which also means that the colours will last longer and it is more cost efficient.

Installation time.

It does not take much time to install brick pavers and hence that saves a lot of time especially if you’re busy with construction. Brick pavers can be constructed in any weather and at any time and it can be quickly installed so it not only saves time, but it also works around a budget.

Retains colour.

Another benefit of using brick paving is that no artificial colours are used. Only the natural colour of clay is used for paving and hence the bricks retain this colour and they don’t lose the colour. It does not fade out and the rich and natural colours remain.

Durability.

Another advantage of the brick pavers is the fact that it is durable. They have high resistance and even if huge vehicles are to run over it, it is not fragile and it does not crack very fast. It has the ability to withstand the weight of huge vehicles and it hence known to be the strongest material.

DIFFERENT TRENDS USED IN BRICK PAVING

Recently, people have been discovering the feasibility relating to cost and durability when it comes to brick paving. With the use of innovation, they have changed the dull and boring concept of bricks into an elegant one. There is now a shift in the way people perceive brick walls and driveways. It’s considered to be both antique and beautiful.

Grey and Black bricks.

You might have witnessed this combination on brick walls or in the driveways of homes. It provides a sense of elegance and antique to your home. The concept of antique has recently come out and now you find them in many homes. The grey and black combination is used to dramatize or bring a moody shade to your home.
Build seats and tables in your garden.

You can use bricks to build seats and tables in your homes. This helps you use natural means to create a personalized setup in your garden. You can use old bricks that are lying around to build seating and tables and even fire pits in your garden. It would make it look beautiful and you can also invite your friends to your garden to sit and have a cup of tea.

Different colours and shapes.

Another recent trend revolves around the fact that bricks can be in any colour and shape. So by placing bricks of contrasting colours and quirky shapes beside each other, it brings in a sense of casualness to your home which some people tend to like. This is a new and upcoming trend in homes.

Feature Walls.

The art of using feature walls is a very antique concept. Just a single wall filled with bricks of the same size and the same brick colour is an absolute favourite when it comes to brick wall trends. In the world of interior design, this is a concept that is frequently used.

Patchwork effects.

This is when each patch of the building shows a particular colour and shape and different patches have particular shapes and colours. it is literally a patchwork idea as it’s very messy work that is done which ultimately tends to look classy. You find many examples of these in many homes.

Now that we’ve given you various suggestions on how to go about brick pavers, we can help you to use your ideas and creativity to come about a perfect idea for your perfect home.

Our consultants can keep you aware of all the advantages and disadvantages of different materials and come up with the right solution for what material you need.

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Exotic Paver Block Designs For Your Homes

Choosing the right pavement design for your outdoor living space can be tricky and plays a significant role to improve the curb appeal of your house. We fail to realize that the driveway leading to our home is as important as our interiors and it often ends up taking a backseat. Right paver block designs can definitely play an important role in enhancing the beauty of the house.

Whether you are looking for a drive away space, for backyard, pool area, there is a large variety of paving materials, pavement designs and colours to choose from. Read more to know how you can enhance the look and add character to your homes by choosing the right pavement designs.

There is definitely no standard rule for choosing the right paver designs for your home as it all boils down to your personal preferences.

But most of us, who are building our homes for the first time may be completely clueless on where to start, what are the available options and designs. Above all, how to communicate what you are looking for to your designer.

First of all, let’s talk about some of the tips on how to come to an informed decision considering all the available choices.

Look around to gather some ideas and inspiration

We don’t realize what we want until we see it. Hence, start collecting more ideas by taking a walk or drive around the neighbourhoods, go through the home decor magazines, look for online pictures and watch YouTube videos. Save the images and you can show them to the designer for better understanding.

Consider the look you want to achieve

After collecting the ideas, ask yourself, what do you like the most? how do you want your pavements to look and feel like? Do you want a rustic look? Muted hues? Or the area to be more vibrant and colourful? Or an elegant textured and well arranged monochrome stones? Or a combination of dark and light colours?

Know what matches your home

It is not necessary that the pavers should match the home colour exactly, but it would be better to go with similar shades.

It is also a good idea to consider your roof colour, that way it helps tie together your home’s overall look.

The colour, texture and the pattern

Colour

Pavers comes in varieties of colours. Some of the widely popular colours in pavers are red, grey, charcoal, buff, black, brick red, white, yellow, green etc. You can go with monochrome, a mixture of different colours, mix and match with random colours. You can also consider contrasting your pavers with the fence, house bricks etc.

Texture

The main goal while choosing a particular texture is to have that finish, which complements the other materials used in the landscape. It could range from the aesthetics of your hardscape like smooth to drum rolled to give an aged look or an old world feel. Some pavers give the look of a natural cut stone. Some of the newly developed pavers have several joints, making it appear like multiple smaller pieces.

Pattern

Typically, there’s a particular look and feel that you want to achieve in an area, that can be successfully achieved by the laying pattern of the pavement surface.

Paver patterns are highly similar to the brick patterns and other coloured concrete products. Pavers can be laid in varying patterns like circular, neatly stacked, fan shaped, running bond, or that resembling basket weave etc.

Some of the perfect paver block designs in India to consider for your home,

Concrete paver blocks

One of the common option as it provides a hard surface which is aesthetically pleasing, comfortable to walk on, and are extremely durable.

Interlocking paver blocks

These blocks lock into each other like the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle which makes them easy to install without a mortar. It is very easy to remove these blocks and reinstall in case of underground cable or pipe works.

Brick pavers

Brick pavers are the most environment-friendly option, unlike stone which involves large scale quarrying and freightage. They allow rainwater to permeate into the ground. However, brick can be fragile and prone to breakage.

Natural stones

Natural stones are more expensive than bricks and concretes. Some of the most commonly used stone materials in India are,

Tiles with grass infills
If you are a nature person then you should definitely go with this option. Blending concrete stones and other materials with soft grass is definitely a visual treat to the eyes and guaranteed to bring a sense of relaxation, high aesthetic value and also helps to recharge groundwater effectively.

JR rubber Industries with a clientele in India and over 28 countries across the world is a pioneer in paver block moulds since 1993. Experts in manufacturing moulds for wet cast concrete paver/tiles. We are one of the tops in rubber mould paver block manufacturers in the country for our unwavering quality, expertise, ideas and feasibility over years of business in the industry.

We specialise in
Rubber paver moulds for paver blocks
Polypropylene plastic moulds
Machinery for mini paver plant, semi mechanised paver plant, fully automatic paver plant
If you are having a dilemma in choosing paver designs, contact us for further assistance. We are also here to serve you.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIRE A PAVING CONTRACTOR

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Located in the southern state of Kerala, JR Rubber Industries works with 28 other countries worldwide in the field of manufacturing moulds for concrete pavers. We also engage in manufacturing plastic paver moulds that last much longer and are also made of recycled plastic material.

We manufacture moulds for different surfaces and situations including parking tile moulds.

With a variety of paver block designs, JR Rubber Industries are the pioneers of the industry.

WHO IS A PAVING CONTRACTOR?

From working on constructing paved surfaces for roads and houses and other small to large projects, paving contractors are hired to construct such surfaces and to work on existing ones that require repair.

Most paving companies make it a point to mention that they specialize in either residential or commercial paving. They use large equipment to complete the paving process – some might use excavators to lay out the land before the paving is done and some might use paving machines to place the tiles.

Sometimes they also use tamping machines which are mostly for flattening the surface.

Why do you require a paving constructor?

Small paving jobs can usually be done by yourself but otherwise, for large scale projects, you will need the help of a paving contractor.

This is not only because of the fact that large scale projects are for experienced contractors, but it’s also because they have access to better types of machinery that would help the process.

While choosing what type and material to be used for the pavers, several things need to be kept in mind.

While choosing the design of the tile, you need to be sure of the tile design that you pick so that specific tile moulds could be used to construct them.

According to the scenario, make sure you choose the right material for the tiles. The better tiles need not always be the more expensive ones either.

5 QUESTIONS THAT YOU NEED TO ASK YOUR PAVING CONSTRUCTOR

1. Ask them for how long they have been a paving contractor and some examples of their previous work.

If a company has been functioning for quite some time now, it does not always have to mean that their work is perfect. But it is a point that if they have been in business for a while now, then their work might be good enough for them to last so long.

It is also important that other factors are looked into before you trust the contractor. You can also ask him for some previous work that they have done.

Ask their former clients how their experience was after hiring these contractors and also try and see the work that they’ve done before.

2. Make sure that they are insured.

Ask and confirm if the contractors you are hiring are insured. If not, then any sort of damages that are caused to your property by the contractor would be at your expense.

When you hire your contractors, ask for proof of insurance.

Make sure that they have public liability insurance and workers compensation insurance. Public liability insurance covers any third party liabilities out of the premises and any legal costs that arise out of it.

3. Ask the contractor for the total estimate.

It is important that you ask your contractor for some details about your final payment. Your contractor should be able to give you proper details of the final amount that you ought to pay him and not just an estimate.

He should also inform you of any additional payments as no payments should come as a surprise to you later.

4. Details in the scope of work document

This is a document that is basically an agreement on the work that is going to be performed in the project. It’s basically an understanding of the scope of the entire project.

When you are collecting bids from multiple organizations, it is possible that you get confused because certain companies do not provide a proper detailed scope of work document.

So make sure that you chose the right company with a detailed scope of work document.

5. Try to find references you can call and contact

You needn’t believe everything a contractor tells you about his work. He is only going to let you know about the positives and not the negatives.

So try and get some good references that you can contact. These references could be some previous clients. If clients have good feedback about the company, then there’s nothing to worry about.

You should always keep in mind that the right contractor must be chosen for the right work. JR Rubber Industries provides you with the right kind of moulds for tiles for your project. We can ensure that you get the right service from the best consultants and manufacturers of paving block machinery and moulds.

ESTABLISHING YOUR OWN PAVER PRODUCTIONS

automatic paving machine

Want to pull off with paver blocks production in the market? We are here at your service to assist you to set up your own production units.

With the rapid growth and advancement in our civilisation and living standards, we have continuously kept the rate of developments on an increasing trail with evolution.

With more ideas and improvements in the building and landscape trends and culture, there has been rising demands for artistic paver block. The most essential combination to any landscaping project is the hardscape works included.

There lies the production demand for paver blocks that comes in different colours, size, shape and strength in accordance to the suitable architecture in plan. The latest block designs are preferred with an artistic blend in correspondence to the architect’s hard landscaping concept.

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

We can help you to assemble and produce your own production process as we are one of the leading manufacturers of the machineries involved in the process. Our successful varieties of products that includes the complete package for mini-paver plant, semi mechanised paver plant, and the fully automatic paving machine.

We provide the complete components and units for the mini paver plant available with us. The wide range of components include 2 vibroforming tables, a pan mixer and a concrete mixer with hydraulic hooper. The entire capacity of this mini paver plant is estimated to be 3500-4000 moulds per day. The expected labour assistance would be for 8 hours in a day. This plant can be used for tile manufacturing with multi-tasking specifications and can provide high performance with a large volume of production.

The specifications of our units used in the mini paver plant package is as follows:

THE VIBROFORMING TABLES.

The vibrating table is the unit that deals with the processing and assembling of the manufacturing units.

- 8 mm plates with 3000 holes.
- HP Motors x 2.
- 3 working tables with the machine dimensions of 10 x 2.75 x 2.96 ft.
- Accommodates large processing area for 2 x 2 ft. tiles throughout the 26 ft. long machine.
- Facilitates automatic movement of rubber moulds for a production capacity of 3000 Sq. ft. / 8 hours shift for tile manufacturing and 2000 Sq. ft. / 8 hours shift for interlocking paver blocks.

THE PAN MIXER MACHINE.

This is the color mixer accessory machine used for manufacturing tiles that requires colour layer mixing.

150 Kg balancing capacity.
200 litres of volume space.
Plate thickness of 10 mm at the bottom and 8 mm sides.
Works on a 3 HP motor.
Integrated with a reduction gear box system with SKF bearing.
THE CONCRETE MIXER.

This is the most essential unit of the entire system that involves with the major concrete mixing and filling process.

500 Kg working capacity.
700 litres of volume capacity.
Required feeder hooper capacity with a capacity of 400 litres in addition to the unit.
7.5 HP Motor specification.
16 RPM rotational speed of the Muller.
Muller specifications in terms of plate thickness are 12 mm at the bottom and 10 mm along the sides.
Integrated with an open type gear box system with SKF bearing.

PROFESSIONALS ON THE FIELD

The paver production machineries are often required by the manufacturers out there who has already established their business or the start-up projects about to be developed.

Here’s why upcoming manufacturers should consider quoting us before setting up the machineries and units.

The invincible longing years of our experience in the area of paver productions.
Since 1993, we have successfully been able to maintain our reputation by providing good quality machineries and products.
The quality of our machineries are characterised by itself in terms of durability, efficiency and strength.
We do not just handle the service till the delivery, but we also provide continuous support after the setup with regards to maintenance of our products.
We have our technical assistance team along with you to help you set up the plant.

From the traditional concept of having completely symmetrical blocks, we have reached the era that overrides the norms by adapting towards custom unsymmetrical blocks being used all over the designing approach.

We are the manufacturers of several such exotic moulds that contribute to the current design trends being used over the build. Our paver block moulds are designed to produce the most natural and elegant blocks in the market.

With the development of machineries and units in the business, we look forward to contribute more and remain prominent in the market.

YOUR PAVEMENT OPTIONS ON THE BUILD

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Are you on the run looking for a pavement job for your housing project or building projects for your company? Are you on the stand making enquiries to choose between the pavement options that goes along with your quality plans? Then we must be able to frame your choice on a quick note. Let’s help you with some guidance to keep you updated on the search!

What is your idea of pulling out a characteristic pavement job?

The ultimate objective of any pavement job is to finally provide a smooth and flawless surface regardless of the varieties and attractions it exhibits in the texture and designs. The distinctive feature of all building jobs have got to do with its stable outlook and durability. Recent developments among the paver productions that differ in endurance and quality related elements has introduced diverse processing stages that these pavements are subjected to withstand and contain themselves.

These are the characteristic features of a good pavement work:

Flawless blending with an existing job. The scenario must be either expansion of pavements or to establish an entirely new job at the location. In both the cases, the overall outcome must integrate immaculate finish.

Levelling. This has to do with the expertise required at the stage of laying the pave. An even surface would be expected with the utmost accuracy. The efficiency of the pave considerably depends on the convenience offered on opting different paving process.

Water drain levelling at the gauge point. Standing water on any surface would always put your job out for maintenance due to damage, until and unless the pre-determined measures have been taken over the job to aid water withstanding features.
Details are up to the mark. standing edges and points always come into attention after the completion of a pavement job. The accuracy and perfection of these areas determines the quality in details of the work.

YOUR CHOICE DETERMINES YOUR PRODUCTION STANDARDS

The choice could be categorised in terms of processing stages as follows:

Wet caste pavement
Dry caste pavement

Your selection of these production and processing techniques are based on the job you intend to build on. Both the approaches are favourable as per the job requirements.

If you are expecting to carry out a seamless finish to your structures or building areas, then you would prefer using wet caste pavement techniques as it is characterised as a flowing mixture on the pre-settling period.

In case you opt to converge the result of your building structures or jobs towards tenacity and non-porous finish, your choice could ascend towards Dry caste method.

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DRY CASTE PAVEMENT

This production technique usually refers to the process that involves very less water content in ratio. The output pave is generally characterised by hard, rigid and extremely solid in structure. These comes into preference when expense and budget concerns are raised. They usually represent cheaper processing cost considering normal grade components used along the mixture.

This process technique comes with an advantage of settling relatively faster than other common techniques.

This is usually preferred when the job comprises works like manufacturing concrete blocks and concrete pipes and rings.

WET CASTE PAVEMENT

This could be the most popular and preferred process that includes the essential mixtures in appropriate proportions that also takes into account the imperative water content ratio.
Further stages of production includes the vibrating table treatment to pop out and eliminate the unwanted air bubbles that eventually expands within the settling concrete mix.

The final stage of the process technique is carried out by providing significant time for the settling stage after undergoing several curing courses on the go.

This is a highly adopted approach when durability and strength has been added to the requirement board. Nearly all the paver block machines are fed with proportional water content to follow the wet caste procedures.

MADE UP YOUR MIND YET?

We’ve observed that the preference in structural designs and building projects has been towards the Wet caste process with the advancement in quality and durability concerns. However, the dry caste process is also considered for the paving block production and packaged blocks to be transported to the building sites. You can now decide to choose between the two by recognizing the benefits of the options inclining towards your job requirements and standards.

Once you’ve decided your options, you can now consult us with your requirement.

We’ve got experience in paver production units. We offer technical assistance for our clients who intend to start a new build. Our paving equipment includes the mini paver plant, semi mechanised paver plant and fully automatic machine.

Essential steps for paving blocks

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Interlocking tiles have achieved popularity among almost every commercial and domestic constructions. It can add an aesthetic attribute to the walkways. Noways, it has become a trend to make the floor more attractive with pavers.

It has many other benefits too :

1.Can prevent stains, since it can be easily washed away

2.Easy to replace the cracked area

3.Cost effective

4.Can maintain the floor neat and clean

Do you wish to enhance your outdoor living and keep more space for you to enjoy the freshness of nice days with sunshine and breeze?

A vital part of landscaping project is opting the best building materials that will give the look and long durability you desire.

Brick masonry or concrete pavers can assist you to make any landscape to make it look best. They can customize a design as per your need to be as dramatic or as common as you desire.

By following some simple steps, paver installation project can be correctly achieved.

For every work to get completed, the first stage will be planning. Establish an idea of how large the ground you have to pave the blocks. All other things will be organized according to these criteria.

1. Choose the correct paver – Today, we are availed with a variety of pavers for industrial and domestic constructions. Choose one which suits your perspective of cost and other factors to be considered.

Material options: The new trends in paver blocks are associated with the brand, color pattern and quality assured.

2. Prepare your ground for paving – Make sure that your land is ready for paving without any hindrances like tree roots, weeds, and uneven ground. Machines and tools are available to do the same.

Positioning the path: Before laying the pavers you should have a correct paying positioning and this will also help in getting proper measurement for making an optimum purchase.

3. Start with laying the base elements – Base materials are to be used in accordance with the paver you are going to use. The ground should be even and solid to start paving.

4. Lay the paver blocks – After laying the base materials, make it perfect with a plank and begin paving. Different patterns are used in paving in accordance with the landscape. Care should be given on the boundary pavers.

5. Final tasks – Make it more attractive and completed with perfect coloring options. You can add some colors in accordance with the surroundings and one which match with the building.

Do you know that pavers will last for around 25 years withstanding the environmental changes?

So it will be a long term investment and you have to be more careful about the same.

Today, the use of paver blocks are significantly increased as it has been widely used from houses to office setups. It has become an essential thing in landscaping idea and urban constructions.

Paver blocks are generally used by construction agents or builders in the pavement of parking areas in big to small buildings including domestic and commercial, food courts, and public parks, railways stations, bus stands, the compound area of large shopping malls, driveways in cities and walk areas for pedestrians. They are mostly preferred by almost all innovative builders with outstanding and awesome landscaping ideas since they are available in different designs and styles as per the preference needs of the customers.

At JR, what we are doing?

At JR industries, we can provide you with paver moulds of rubber, plastic paver moulds and pvc paver moulds. We are making use of these materials for an effective paver production since they have the properties such as durability and long lasting quality in output. And our productions are done in an environment friendly manner that doesn’t harm the surroundings. The plastic we make use of in the production of paver moulds are recycled plastic wastes. This can be helpful in decreasing the wastes. A production that considers every deals in exhibiting the quality is our ultimate proposal.

Our products and services

Rubber moulds
Plastic moulds
PVC moulds
Chemical and color oxides
Technical assistance
Mini paver plant
Semi mechanised paver plant
Fully automatic machine

We can also assist you in starting a new paver plant

Our achievements

- We have a vast client base over the globe
- Presence in 28 countries
- Established 64 paver units in different countries
- Established 1500 paver units in India

For more queries contact us @ +918589082225

Tips for Extending the Life and Getting the Most Out of Your Pavement

Longevity in home design is a precious gift, and your concrete paving blocks are the one thing you hope will perform well.

Though it’s a much stronger and ostensibly durable material than asphalt, concrete will still crack and wear out over time. Once the instant fresh laid hot paving block starts the cooling process, it starts to age and becomes vulnerable to the wear and tear of use and environmental factors. You can, however, significantly delay such effects with proper maintenance.

Driveway paving blocks, along with other paved surfaces need good maintenance and care in order to have it last as long as possible.

From the moment it cools, the pavers start to break down from exposure to oil, gas, heat and cold extremes, sun oxidation, salt corrosion, water penetration, pressure and impact damage, and other factors.

When your concrete pavers are properly installed and maintained, it should last for decades.

Certain environmental intrusions, such as aggressive growth of tree roots or earth shifting, can cause cracks, but otherwise, your patio floor will remain intact for years and years.

Paver blocks typically survive longer than regular concrete because it has more protective coatings. They usually include a color hardener and a sealant applied to the surface, which protects it better from wear and abrasion.

These tips are designed to be a handy reference to help you with preventative maintenance on your paved surfaces, whether they are residential or commercial. Many factors contribute to the proper maintenance of a concrete patio. This guide discusses some useful tactics for preserving yours.

The less direct interaction your paving blocks have with the elements, the longer it will last. So you can extend the life of paver blocks by a few extra years with a canvas patio cover or pergola. You might desire this addition for looks and comfort anyways, so the protective aspect makes it more worth the investment.

Take the time to carefully inspect your pavement on a regular basis and watch for any major cracks, fading of painted markings, signs that point to wear and tear and the signs that repair work may be needed soon.

Keep your pavement clean; ideally, you should take a pressure washer or standard garden hose with a spray attachment and wash away dirt, debris, or other foreign contaminants every week or two. You can also use liquid dish soap and a broom to scrub away spills or bird poop, then rinse with a garden hose. If the concretegets stained by grease, food spills, or something else, try to clean up the spill as soon as possible.

Seal coating definitely helps in slowing pavement deterioration and is useful on driveways, parking lots, and other surfaces. The sealer will also preserve the shine and color of the blocks. For maximum benefit, the standard recommendation for reapplication of sealer is once every two or three years, but if you notice the color fading or the sheen disappearing, you can have it reapplied sooner.

The sealant on concrete paver is designed to resist strong elements and normal wear and tear. Certain heavy-duty chemicals can corrode it and eliminate the sheen prematurely, however. Products that contain ammonium nitrates and sulfates are particularly harmful because they’ll attack the concrete directly.

All car and foot traffic must be kept off surfaces that have just been sealed for a minimum of 24 hours to allow ample curing time- this is critical to ensuring the paving blocks are not weakened or damaged from the start.

Proper attention to the tile cracks and early patching of minor issues will prevent them from growing into major headaches and will be cheaper in the long run as well and will extend the life of your pavement.

Tree and bush roots can compromise the integrity of your concrete if you don’t manage it properly. Roots will grow beneath the paving bricks, push it up, and cause it to crack. You can avoid a substantial cost of repairing with preventive measures. Have the roots in your yard trimmed regularly so they don’t endanger your pavers. You might also need to remove trees that develop extensive root systems to avoid future problems.

Fixing areas of ponding water as soon as possible reduces any chance of water seeping through and weakening the base and limits the formation of potholes and even worse the creation of sinkholes.

Whether you are looking for driveway paving or some other residential or commercial services, we, at JR Rubbers, offers an excellent range of Moulds for wet cast concrete pavers/tiles, paver machine, setting chemicals and color oxides and complete technical assistance for paver production with in-plant training and onsite assistance for production. Give us a call and we will be happy to discuss with you how we can help take care of all your paving, sealing, and finishing needs- whether big or small! We offer a range of paving options that our clients have come to love over the years. Call us today to get started and let us help you with all of your paving needs.

Rubber Moulds Vs Silicone Moulds – How to Choose According to Your Needs

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Are you in the planning stages of your paving blocks project? Do you need to decide which mould, rubber or silicone mould is more suitable for your process?

We often have customers requesting silicone moulds. While we do not produce silicone moulds, our paving moulds produce an equivalent quality of cast concrete products while keeping cost well below the cost of comparable silicone moulds.

More and more homeowners, do-it-yourselfers, builders, and landscapers are making their own manufactured stones today. You can now make stones, tiles, bricks, and pavers for a fraction of what you’ve been buying them for, thanks to companies that manufacture and market concrete molds directly to consumers and tradespeople through the Internet.

Now you can make these building products right in your garage, basement, for a shed for pennies each!


Type	Advantages	Disadvantages	Mould Making Methods
Rubber Mould	Higher strength Low to moderate cost A wide range of Hardness	Requires careful application of release agent Moisture sensitive (in liquid form)	Pour Brush Spray
Tin-Cured Silicone Rubber	No release agent needed Excellent chemical resistance	Higher cost Shrinks on cure (~1%) Cured rubber has a limited storage life	Pour Brush Spray
Platinum-Cured Silicone Rubber	No release agent needed No shrink on cure Cured rubber has a long storage life Excellent chemical resistance	Higher cost Cure inhibited by some surfaces	Pour Brush Spray

Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages. The advantage to JR Rubbers’ proprietary blend of materials is that you get a commercial grade mould designed to be used hundreds if not thousands of times.

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Our moulds are very robust in design and do not require the use of a release agent while most mould manufacturers recommend using a release agent. The lack of need for release agents also provides additional cost savings from both a material standpoint as well as a reduction in labor cost.

Rubber moulds work very effectively and are the “go-to” option for casting concrete pavers. In some cases, a release agent is not required when casting concrete in these moulds, but it depends greatly on the components of the concrete mix.

Using silicone rubbers may take away the need for release agents (which have the potential to affect the model); however, the oils from silicone rubbers also have the potential to affect the model in some way.

Platinum silicone mould rubbers can be appealing because of their great release properties (tin-cured silicones should not be considered for concrete as they shrink over time and deteriorate with age), but overall, we find that the advantages of rubber mould outweigh the advantages of silicone rubber for this paving block manufacturing application.

In addition to robustness and cost savings, our moulds provide excellent texture and general appearance as would be expected from an equivalent silicone mould. We stand behind our product 100%. You can be assured that our moulds meet or exceed the requirements of the industry.

Efflorescence, which produces salt deposits on the surface of concrete, more often occurs when silicone rubber moulds are used for casting (in comparison to rubber moulds).

This white residue is aesthetically displeasing and to remove it, you may need to use solvents or other chemicals.

In line with this, the overall color quality of the cast parts seem to differ depending on the mould material; concrete cast in rubber moulds tend to display more vivid color, where colors may appear muted when casting in silicone rubber moulds.

Silicone rubber moulds cost about twice as much as that of rubber moulds. This is because, by weight, it would require more silicone rubber than polyurethane rubber to create the same mould since silicone is denser.

Cured polyurethane rubbers exhibit physical properties that are generally “tougher” than silicones, so they are more resilient to wear and tear when moulds are used repeatedly for years.

Here at JR Rubbers, we often recommend the use of rubber to make moulds for concrete casting (e.g., concrete tiles, panels, pavers, bricks, countertops, edging, etc.). Established in 1993, we have been manufacturing moulds for wet cast concrete pavers/tiles, providing the complete solution for exterior flooring industry with the manufacture and the supply of moulds, paver machinery, setting chemicals and color oxides and complete technical assistance for paver production with in-plant training and onsite assistance for production.

Our range of products includes rubber moulds for Pavers/Tiles/Kerbs/Cover Blocks, polypropylene plastic paver moulds, mini paver plant, semi-mechanized paver plant, fully automatic paver plant and other customized products,

Health-centered ways to clean your colored precast concrete paving blocks

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Has it been constant gloomy weather and rain where you live? Not good for the mood, but your outdoor plants will surely be loving it.

Speaking of plants and all things that love moisture, can we talk about a common outdoor mold/fungus problem?

Nowadays, most of us have an outdoor patio with colored precast concrete paving stones. It doesn’t take long each year for black mold and mildew or moss and algae to start growing on it.

It is a mind-numbing job that will take hours and hours of work to restore the patio to a brand-new condition and everyone who has tried it hates doing that job.

What we need to ask is if there’s a way to prevent the moss, mildew, and mold from growing in the first place and why is it growing on the precast concrete pavers.

Moss, mold, and mildew need food to survive, just like us, the only difference being, the source of food. Specks of dust, ultra-fine sugar aerosols from trees and bushes, tree sap, minerals, organic debris, etc., are all food sources for the unsightly things growing on your patio.

The missing ingredient needed to fuel the moss, mold, and mildew growth is, of course water. If you were somehow able to keep your patio completely dry always, you’d not have any growth. But even morning dew can sustain the green and black organisms as they’re tenacious and know how to make a little water go a long way.

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The good news is that there are ways you can prevent the growth of patio moss, mildew, and mold. But they’re not always advised. Let’s take a look at the possible ways to address the issue at hand.

Power Washing

Power washing it at least once a year will solve the problem but it’s only a temporary solution. Besides power washing will damage your patio in the long-run, hence, this quick solution is not advised to be used each time there’s mold growth. In addition, power washing, regardless of the fact that it is destructive to the concrete pavers, provides more moisture to the mold and therefore aids in its growth

Let’s discuss power washing in detail. There’s a raging debate going on in the home improvement community about whether or not power washing can be destructive to concrete, brick, precast pavers and wood. The unequivocal answer is yes, it’s destructive and the rate of destructive force is directly proportional to the pounds-per-square-inch (psi) power the machine delivers, the angle of the spray-wand tip and the distance of the tip from the surface being cleaned.

Still confused? Picture the Grand Canyon in your mind, it’s the perfect example to understand that water flowing over rock can do damage.

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Copper

A liquid solution of copper sprayed on the top surface of the concrete interlocking pavers, will stop the growth of the pesky green and black organisms in their tracks since it is a natural biocide. The easiest way to apply the copper is to buy copper sulfate crystals which are available online, and the blue crystals dissolve readily in warm or hot tap water. Mix 1.75 pounds of copper sulfate in each gallon of water and apply the solution when the paving block is dry as a bone.

The problem here is that copper is a potentially toxic substance to clean an area where people, pets, and vegetation are and can be harmed by getting it on their skin, eating it, or absorbing it.

Also, copper solution only addresses the symptom, but neglects the underlying issue, and, by doing so, creating further problems or worse dangers.

We need to address the possible constant sources of moisture to the pavers, apart from rainfall, that causes them to never fully dry out and to have a recurring mold problem.

What Do We Recommend?

Our unsolicited advice for you to handle the mold problem in a way that is healthy to all living creatures and plants is as follows,

The first thing to look at is your drainage system because if moisture is constantly flowing towards these pavers, the ground underneath them is most likely constantly wet. Which means, paving tiles will never fully dry out and the mold will continue to come back no matter how or what you clean them with. You can try irrigate and install drains in your yard to easily solve this problem.

The other piece of this puzzle is sunlight. Is any sunlight getting to your interlocking concrete block? Is the area covered by trees or an overhang? If foliage and tree cover is the case, you might want to consider doing some landscaping or tree removal that give that area more natural sunlight. The sun’s rays are a powerful mold retardant. Sunshine will aid in keeping the interlocking bricks dry and will prevent future mold growth. If you have a retractable overhang, consider pulling it back during the hottest times of the day when the sun is most powerful, so that it can do its job on the pavers.

We also recommend using a laundry additive that can be used to remove mold as well. Take 1/3rd of the bottle in a one-gallon sprayer or put into a garden hose mixer and spray the entire area before allowing it to fully dry. Then, with the help of a scrubbing brush and some elbow grease remove any visible mold. Spray again and allow to air dry. If there’s an area with a large concentration of mold or algae, use the laundry additive undiluted with your scrub brush to remove what remains and to prevent further growth.

The laundry additive can be walked on with bare feet, you do not need to wear protective gear to apply it, and it’s safe for your pets too. The mixed laundry additive should last about 2 to 3 months.

Advantages Of Rubber Floor Tile Moulds

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Floor Tile Rubber Moulds

Flooring is the most important part when it comes to buying/building homes. Everybody have their own opinions about what kind of tiles should be used and whether it is affordable and fits your budget. Once it is within your budget then comes what type of Flooring tiles should be used. Remember to choose the best and convenient ones instead of going for more and attractive ones. Because flooring is a long term investment and its better to be cautious than to regret. Flooring tiles are incomplete without its moulds in which they are available and there are two types of moulds one is the Floor tile plastic mould and the other is Floor tile rubber moulds . Of the two types of Floor tile molds, Rubber tile moulds are preferred by people when it comes to flooring in their homes. Because they have advantages over the plastic floor tile moulds.

Advantages of Rubber Floor tiles

The most resilient type of flooring, Rubber Floor tiles have huge advantages over that of the plastic floor tiles. Here some of the advantages of the Rubber floor tiling. They are;

Durable

Rubber floor tiles are durable and it can withstand the toughest conditions and it can last for many years to come. This is the reason why the rubber floor moulds are preferred by people who wish to do flooring using the best floor tiles. Imagine the scenario where you have bought the most beautiful tile and that too of the best quality for flooring and if the tiles are not durable and the effect of the same like sudden damage to your tiles can be visible,It will be the worst nightmare of your life. Ensure good quality and durable tiles for Flooring rather than

Easy Maintenance

Rubber tiles are more stain resistant than the plastic tiles and they are also easy to maintain. Synthetic rubber flooring among other types of Rubber flooring are generally stain proof. Some types of flooring rubber tiles are

polished with water soluble wax which is resistant to damage and discoloration. For example if you put plastic floor tiles there is a chance of tile getting stained. But Rubber tiles come with water soluble wax polished on them so as to make them stain resistant. It means the more the tiles are stain proof the more your flooring looks outstanding.

Softness

The rubber flooring tiles are the soft despite being tough against any damages caused. This type of tiles are mainly used in exercise rooms and playrooms. Because be it an exercise or playroom . Rough tiles will make your life miserable as well as your children’s. When you work out there is high chance of a fall all the time as result of loss of balance or sweat. Similarly your tiny tots will be always running around the playroom and making them sit in one place is almost impossible and if they fall the rubber tiles can give support to them by not hurting them.

Water resistant

When it comes to flooring tiles being water resistant is an important factor that needs to be given more importance on. Because if the tiles are not water resistant then with the ongoing adverse effects of weather change with one rain you tiles will get susceptible to the sudden rain or leak of water. So make sure you do the flooring of your home with water resistant Rubber floor tiles.

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Sound proof

Rubber floor tiles are highly elastic which makes our walk quiet and no noise of things falling on them, no sound of heels of the shoes while walking. Imagine the situation where your tiles are having hard surface and no matter how hard we try the sound rings our ears when the utensils fall or the heel of your shoes makes this irritating voice. At the end of the day if there is no bothering sounds that comes from the tile when you walk or when something falls makes your day lead in peace.

Easy Installation

The rubber floor tiles are easy to install as they have either interlocking edges or edge pins to the tile together. These tiles can be cut with sharp knives. When it comes to the installation of the Rubber floor tiles the interlocking edges or the edge pins make it easy to install the tiles without any hurdles.

Recyclable

Unlike the plastic tiles that are non-recyclable, the rubber floor tiles are recyclable and reused again. For instance your floor tiles are damaged and faded, you can recycle them and reuse as and when required. You need not waste your savings to buy a new tile, because Rubber tiles are flexible and renewable as well.

Energy bills saved

Another important advantage of the Floor rubber tiles are that it saves energy bills by reducing the insulation value. A recycled rubber floor tile comes with layer of insulation between the floor and the room this helps min blocking the heat from escaping the floor.

Disadvantages

Everything has its advantages and disadvantages which makes them stand out among the others. Similar to the above mentioned advantages of the Rubber tiles there are disadvantages too. They are as follows;

Too expensive

Premium rubber tiles are very expensive and it can empty your savings just like that. We all go for the other good qualities of the rubber tiles that the amount of money that we have to pay for the same is at times ignored.

Slippage

Another major problem of the Rubber floor tiles is its smoothness can cause slippage. Since the tile has a smooth texture there is a high chance of getting slipped on them. And if is polished and waxed on top of it being smooth, the situation can be grievous.

Staining

As mentioned earlier Rubber flooring tiles are stain proof. Are they really? No they are not completely stain proof. Why? Because the tiles that are resistant to most staining agents still they succumb to strong and abrasive detergents. Like for example the rubber tile can stained by grease or oil. Which is why they are not preferred for Kitchen flooring. Because the kitchen is the place where oil is used more than anywhere else in your home. So no rubber tile flooring in kitchen.

Odour

Generally rubbers tend to have a distinct odour. Similarly rubber tiles used for flooring purpose have a sharp smell that can cause difficulties to people and it can be unpleasant at times. As and when you put the rubber tile on your floor you can feel the peculiar smell.

Fire related issues

Rubbers are generally fire resistant. When it comes to synthetic fibres they are not fireproof and when they do catch fire. Toxic gases are released which are dangerous to your health.

Problematic Seams

The rubber floor tile may be water resistant but the seams can let water inside the tiles and this can damage the tiles. So it is suggested to not have the rubber tiles in the wet areas of your home like kitchens, bathrooms etc.

Hence these are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the Floor tile rubber molds. Best quality and long durable floor tile rubber molds will make your floor look outstanding when compared to other tiles. When the question arises as to where you get the best quality and durable Rubber floor tiles from the answer without a doubt is JR rubber Industries. Established in 1993, JR Rubber Industries have the most outstanding contributions in the field of manufacturing molds of concrete/paver tiles in India and around the world. Apart from the Floor Tile Rubber molds other range of products of JR rubber Industries include;

Rubber Moulds for Pavers/Tiles/Kerbstone/Cover Blocks

Polypropylene Plastic Paver Moulds and

other customized products, paver production line – Mini paver plant , Semi mechanized paver plant, Fully automatic paver plant.

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