It is popular to impart a pattern or texture to the face of Tilt-Up panels using reveal strips. Typically, these strips are anchored to the base slab after side forms are erected, but before reinforcement is placed. Concrete nails or other anchors often are used to fasten the strips.
This surface treatment must be carefully planned and executed, but the results are striking. A reveal strip that is 1 inch off is difficult to correct once the panel is erected.
Other finishes include exposed aggregate, sandblasted, and brick or stone facings.