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Resin Stairs???

infernocp

I am doing a cafe/shop/gallery on the San Antonio Riverwalk for my studio project. I would like to use something different for the stairs in my main entry. I was thinking of different colors of resin. Is this even possible? Does anyone have any suggestions, or sites with information they could point me to? I would appreciate it

 
Feb 3, 05 4:05 pm
415mission

These people do cast resin... They might be some help. Check the "Surfaces" section on their site.

http://www.attainc.com/index.html

Also, a club (Blush) has used 3-form's product for stairs but not sure how they will hold up with time.

http://www.3-form.com/portfolio-browse.php?list=applications&find=Stairs

3-Form's sheet product will is the less expensive option.

Feb 3, 05 4:16 pm  · 
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general acres

yes, you can add color to resin. yes, you can make resin treads for your stairs. that's what you want to do correct? fiberglass is the biggest issue (strength at connection to stinger). use over time is an issue also. maybe the idea of time/use/wear could be considered towards the thinking for your project.

check out eagerplastics out of chicago for a super-long database of materials and general info regarding the make-up, cost and application of polyester resins:

http://www.eagerplastics.com/

buy some resin. get your hands dirty......get stoned from the fumes too.

Feb 3, 05 6:58 pm  · 
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pencrush

There's also e-panelite. Resin with metal tubes or resin honeycomb structure on the inside. You can also get insulated glass panels. It's pretty cool stuff. I don't know how well it would hold up, but if it's a studio project, I guess it doesn't really matter. It's also pretty expensive, but it looks cool.

Koolhaas used it in the IIT project.

Feb 3, 05 7:09 pm  · 
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joed

Lot-ek did a loft apartment where they used metal grate infused with resin for a smooth-surfaced walkway. Very cool.

Feb 3, 05 7:48 pm  · 
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infernocp

thanks for the help, I should have some fun with this one

Feb 3, 05 10:05 pm  · 
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Toshiko Mori did a _beautiful_ molded stair which was (I think) resin over fiberglass for a house in Florida-- might want to check it out

Feb 4, 05 9:26 am  · 
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