Concrete Forming Overlays

Arclin’s EPIC® specialty and other proprietary concrete forming overlays include barrier films, coated overlays and overlay systems. Arclin works closely with concrete form plywood manufacturers to design these specialty overlays for specific requirements and end-use applications.

Barrier Film

Features and Benefits

• Has a hard abrasion and chemical-resistant surface
• Suitable for high alkaline concrete mixes that contain high amounts of fly ash and high cement ratios 
• Has enhanced caustic absorption resistance properties over other overlays

Common Applications

• For use with engineered concrete forming systems
• For semi or high-gloss architectural concrete finish (with appropriate substrate)
• Appropriate for aggressive concrete mix designs

Coated Concrete Forming Overlays

Features and Benefits

• Combines the advantages of a field-proven phenolic surface film (PSF) with the cushioning and masking performance of an MDO in an easily handled, one-sheet product
• Specifically designed to provide a smooth surface when used on engineered wood substrates
• Allows for multiple re-use of panels in concrete pours

Common Applications

• For use with engineered concrete forming systems
• Concrete forming where a PSF surface is required (on a softwood substrate)