WHAT ARE CONCRETE MOLDS MADE OF AND HOW LONG WILL THEY LAST?
Most molds are made with polystyrene, industrial ABS plastic, or other plastic blends depending on the application and texture retention desired. They are usually a .060 thickness. We prefer ABS plastic at Olde World for its strength, flexibility and durability. If cared for per simple instructions, molds can last for hundreds of pours, depending on the style and size of the mold. WHY ARE SOME MOLDS SO EXPENSIVE COMPARED TO OTHERS? Many mold companies are small operations with just one or two products to offer, like steppingstones. They may have a small machine, or may purchase their molds from a mold manufacturer, so they have to charge more in order to make any money. There are many small mold companies that fit this model. Few if any, have the benefit of over thirty years in the mold making business. And none enjoy over seventeen years pioneering the consumer segment of the concrete tile business as we have. When raw materials are purchased in large quantities, and costs are spread
