Silicone or plastic molds for paving slabs: what is the difference and which ones to choose

Paving slabs today are a very popular material, which is not surprising at all. This excellent coating, used in landscaping any territory, currently has virtually no competitors. An increasing number of consumers are choosing tiles instead of asphalt and concrete paving.

Sidewalks, garden paths, approaches to any building, courtyard or dacha space paved with tiles immediately transform the area and give it a neat and well-groomed look.

The production of paving slabs (regardless of whether an individual entrepreneur or someone individually will manufacture them) begins with the acquisition of molds for paving slabs. This can be done through the "Stroytekhnik" online store.

The question logically arises: "Which molds for paving slabs are better to buy?" The question is far from idle, given the variety of geometric shapes and materials from which they are made.

Next, let's look at two types of products — plastic and silicone molds for tiles, and which one to give preference to.

Plastic molds

There is a great variety of types of plastic used in the production of molds for paving slabs.

This can be:

• polyvinyl chloride;
• polyurethane;
• ABS plastic;
• polystyrene;
• fiberglass;
• various copolymers.

The quality of plastic molds for paving slabs is determined byлет the type of raw material used, in particular, whether it is primary or secondary, as well as the thickness of the product.

A mold made of high-quality plastic is characterized by the following parameters:

• flawless gloss;
• absence of chips and punctures;
• does not break or crack when bent;
• concrete does not stick to the surface;
• durable.

To understand what consumption of plastic tile molds is necessary for industrial or individual production, you should take into account the planned capacities, productivity, then calculate the required number of products and order them in our online store.

Pros and cons of silicone molds for tiles

The use of silicone molds is economically justified only at home. They are not suitable for mass production due to high cost — silicone molds are unlikely to pay off quickly. This will be an expensive investment.

An important quality of silicone molds is elasticity. But in inexperienced hands, this can become a minus, since they are able to warp and swell during improper operation, and the casting will lose its strict geometric configuration.

Such molds are good to use for the manufacture of exclusive paving slabs, for example, imitating artificial stone or wood. Silicone molds allow achieving a wide range of patterns and textures and reproducing complex ornaments for decorative tiles.

The "Stroytekhnik" online store specializes in selling molds for the manufacture of concrete products. Buy molds for pouring concrete in a large assortment can be done by small business owners and masters of independent manufacture of paving slabs. Products capable of withstanding hundreds of production cycles will last for a long time.