Forton™
Additives for GFRC and Alpha Gypsum
Forton™ VF-774 is the world-wide standard concrete additive for making lightweight GFRC, Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete, panels. It is recognized by the PCI as the only polymer supported with a 20 year durability study.
Forton™ VF-812 is an alpha gypsum additive that makes gypsum far stronger and more weather resistant. Offering a lower cost alternative to resins, you can cast solid or make lightweight architectural elements and sculpture castings by reinforcing with glass fiber that are suitable for outdoor display. A variety of casting effects are possible including marble, metal, stone and more.
Technical and Buying Information
| Select a Product Below | Description |
|---|---|
| › Forton™ VF-774 | Polymer Additive System for GFRC |
| › Forton™ MG Sculptor Kit | Polymer Additive System for Enhancing Alpha Gypsums |
| › Forton™ MG Starter Kit | Polymer Additive System for Alpha Gypsums |
VIDEOS and GALLERIES
Step-by-Step How-To Articles
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How to Make a Concrete and Epoxy Lagoon Aquarium Table
Learn how to use concrete in combination with clear epoxy resin to create an aquarium table.
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How To Make Decorative GFRC Panels from a Jungle Tree Trunk
"Taller de Prefabricados" invited us to their facilities to film their mold making process
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How To Cast a Concrete Fence Which Exhibits Detail Never Seen Before
Unique mold making process quickly generates 11,880 lightweight concrete panels...
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How To Create a GFRC Table using Rebound™ 25 Silicone Rubber
Creating a GFRC table design employs the root of a Royal Poinciana tree recovered from a hurricane.
How To Create a GFRC Lounge Chair Using Rebound™ 25 Silicone Rubber
Using Rebound™ 25 mold rubber, OBRaTUR, S.A. has created a line of GFRC furniture that is hurricane proof.
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How To Spray GFRC To Create a Showroom Kiosk
In this video we show the step-by-step process for creating a sales desk kiosk with a custom textured surface using GFRC enhanced with Forton® VF-774.
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How To Create a GFRC Architectural Cornice
GFRC Cladding Systems shows how to create a spray-up cladding cornice.
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How To Create an Angular GFRC Architectural Panel
GFRC Cladding Systems creates angular panels to be installed on a building in Miami's design district.
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How To Build a Concrete Bar Using GFRC Panels ‑ Episode 3
Learn how to make unique edge molds for concrete countertops using TASK 16 urethane rubber.
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Shop Projects - How To Make a Concrete Utility Sink
In this video we show you how we made a concrete utility sink for our shop using Forton® VF-774.
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How To Build a Concrete Bar Using GFRC Panels - Episode 2
Learn how to make an outdoor bar and pergola, using Art Deco GFRC panels.
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How To Build a Concrete Bar Using GFRC Panels - Episode 1
Learn how to make Art Deco concrete panels from model design to casting pigmented GFRC.
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How To Make a Custom Concrete Countertops using GFRC
Learn how to make extremely strong concrete countertops with Forton® VF-774
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How to Make a Custom Concrete Fountain
Learn how to make a concrete fountain that looks just like sand using Mold Star® 16 silicone rubber.
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How To Make a Mold of a Leaf for Casting Concrete
Make a mold of a rhubarb leaf using Rebound® 25 silicone rubber
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GFRC Explained - Learn the Basics of GFRC
We explain the different components, mix designs and the proper techniques needed to create high-quality GFRC
How To Create a Rebound™ 25 Mold to Cast a GFRC Banyan Tree
Pretecno engineer Jose Hormiga developed a way to bring an organic feel to some of the company's latest building projects.
What Have Other People Done With These Products?
Romanform Studio Creates Concrete Water Features
Meet Dan, the owner and operator of Romanform Studio, based out of Arvada Colorado.
Using the Versatility of the FORTON MG Casting System to Reproduce Sculpture
Clay Williams is an artist and figurative sculptor who lives in Imlay City, Michigan. His work focuses on the beauty of the human form.
FORTON VF-774 GFRC Projects by Willis Construction Co. Inc.
Willis Construction is one of the leading Architectural Precast Concrete manufacturers and installers in the Western United States.
FORTON VF-774 GFRC Projects by Walters & Wolf Precast.
Walters & Wolf is a West-Coast leader in premier cladding services.
FORTON VF-774 GFRC Projects by Formglas Products Ltd.
With a 5 decade history, Formglas creates custom fabricated solutions for precision-engineered and sustainable architectural products.
FORTON FMG Project – Private Residence - Beverly Hills, CA
Private residence architectural product in Beverly Hills, CA.
