Patent ID: 6610224
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: B28B,C04B,Y02W

Abstract:
A process for producing a monolithic architectural cementitious structure having a decorative aggregate-containing cementitious surface comprising:a. forming a freshly poured cementitious base that is free of decorative aggregate; b. preparing a decorative aggregate-containing cementitious slurry having at least decorative aggregate and cementitious matrix composition operable for forming a monolithic structure when applied to the freshly poured cementitious base and simultaneously cured therewith; c. pouring an amount of the decorative aggregate-containing cementitious slurry having a slump between about 3 inches and about 5 inches on the freshly poured cementitious base within a period of time after forming the freshly poured cementitious base, effective for forming a monolithic structure, when simultaneously cured with the freshly poured cementitious base, the amount of the decorative aggregate-containing cementitious slurry producing a decorative aggregate-containing cementitious layer having a thickness operable, when cured, for permanently securing the decorative aggregate therein, at least a portion of the decorative aggregate forming a portion of a surface of the decorative aggregate-containing cementitious layer; and d. simultaneously curing i. the decorative aggregate-containing cementitious slurry poured on the freshly poured cementitious base, with ii. the freshly poured cementitious base, for a period of time effective for producing the monolithic architectural cementitious structure having the decorative aggregate-containing cementitious surface.