A Solid Foundation

Enhancing Durability and Appearance

Concrete structures face constant challenges — from corrosion and chemical exposure to the demand for a unique aesthetic. The materials you choose at the ground level set the tone for everything that follows. Avient brings together two complementary technology families to help you address these challenges head-on:

• Structural reinforcement: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant thermoplastic composites offer a durable alternative to steel for concrete reinforcement and infrastructure repair. Continuous glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic face sheets deliver high strength-to-weight ratio performance, helping extend service life while reducing material weight.
• Decorative finishes: Mesa™ Construction Colorants bring concrete to life with lot-to-lot consistency across a full range of cementitious applications — metallic flooring, pools, stains, stucco, grout and mortar, and pool decks. These colorants help you create visually compelling surfaces that withstand harsh chemicals, water exposure, and UV light.

Whether reinforcing critical infrastructure or adding a one-of-a-kind finish to a surface, our solutions work to improve durability, reduce weight, and extend service life. From continuous glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic face sheets to metallic and stain colorants that bring concrete to life, we help you build with confidence and creativity.

Highlights

• Lightweight, corrosion-resistant composites offer a durable alternative to steel for concrete reinforcement and infrastructure repair
• Advanced surface modification technologies enhance adhesion while delivering high strength-to-weight ratio performance and extending service life 
• Precision-engineered laminates can be cut to specifications to streamline a seamless manufacturing process and reduce material waste.
• Thermoplastic dowel bar materials provide excellent durability and corrosion resistance, improving concrete joint performance compared to traditional steel alternatives
• Mesa™ Construction Colorants provide long-lasting, visually appealing finishes with lot-to-lot consistency across metallic flooring, pool, stain, stucco, and grout applications
• Stains and metallic colorants highlight concrete’s natural mottling and marbling, creating one-of-a-kind surface effects with resistance to chipping, peeling, and fading

FAQ

What materials are used to reinforce concrete instead of steel?

Thermoplastic composites — such as continuous glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and pultruded composite profiles — offer a lightweight, corrosion-resistant alternative to steel for concrete reinforcement. These materials deliver a high strength-to-weight ratio and resist the corrosion that limits the service life of steel in demanding environments.

What are cementitious colorants and how are they used in construction?

Cementitious colorants are pigment and additive technologies formulated for use in concrete, stucco, grout, mortar, and related cement-based surfaces. Mesa™ Construction Colorants from Avient provide lot-to-lot consistency across applications including metallic flooring, pools, stains, stucco, and pool decks — helping create durable, visually appealing finishes that resist chemicals, water, heat, and UV light.

How do thermoplastic dowel bars compare to steel dowel bars?

Thermoplastic composite dowel bars transfer loads across concrete joints just as steel dowels do, but with key advantages: they resist corrosion, deliver a high strength-to-weight ratio, and help reduce cracking while extending the life of pavement systems. Their corrosion resistance makes them particularly valuable in environments where moisture and chemical exposure would degrade steel over time.