Through Mix vs. Face Mix
At CastleLite Block we are commited to making only the highest quality concrete pavers. This is why we chose to use a through mix for our entire product line while some of our competition uses a face mix. A face mix paver is a concrete paver with a gray core that has had color added on the surface.A through mix is when the entire paver has been mixed with color. If the concrete paver is brand new someone may not notice the difference, over time however it becomes obvious. If a face mix paver should become chipped the gray core will be exposed to the surface. The core of a through mix paver is the same color as the surface so this is not an issue. Since the color for a face mix paver is not mixed throughout the entire paver it will tend to fade at a faster rate than a through mix paver. We manufacture all of our pavers using a through mix allowing for more intense longer lasting color. If a through mix paver is much better then why don’t all manufactures make them?-It is a way for them to cut costs which comes at the expense of the customer. We chose not to cut corners so we are able to provide a superior product.
Face Mix
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Through Mix
