Renew-Crete Concentrated
Stamp Overlay Mix

The ready-to-use “concentrated” mix has most of the sand removed. Since overlay mixes are usually about 70 percent sand, you'll realize quite a substantial savings in weight and volume and may save up to 65 percent in freight costs, the company says. “Our customers really appreciate having to ship only 2,500 pounds instead of 7,500 pounds to cover the same area, and saving the freight cost on the 5,000 pound difference really helps the bottom line.”

Add to this the fact that the modifier and color are already in the bag, and you have just simplified your mixing and increased speed and efficiency on the job. You'll also eliminate errors often associated with mixing. The stamp mix can be mixed in anything from a five-gallon pail to a mixer.

Available in 30 pre-mixed colors, it's simple to use, requiring only the addition of sand and water. “Our customers' biggest request was to make the process 'idiot proof,' so we developed a simplified process using the highest quality ingredients available. Renew-Crete Concentrated Stamp Mix helps gives the contractor peace of mind in knowing that he is putting down consistent, quality product every time.”

The cost per square foot for the stamp mix is one of the lowest in the industry, the company says, at just 71 cents per square foot at 1/4", 90 cents per square foot at 5/16" and $1.11 per square foot at 1/8".

A complete line of Renew-Crete® products can be seen on the Renew-Crete Web site , or call (888) 287-8962 for a free catalog.

Stone Craft Countertop designs,
textures and coloring systems
Stone Craft produces innovative countertop designs, textures and coloring systems that have moved countertops into a whole new distinction.

Until now, makers of concrete countertops have been plagued with several limitations and difficulties associated with the very properties of concrete. One of the biggest improvements in the Stone Craft system is in mix-design. A polymer modified formula allows installers to pour a very thin coating over a solid substrate. This reduces weight while producing excellent structural strength in a fraction of the time normally required for concrete.

But the biggest advantage may be in the forming process, says Stone Craft owner Matt Jecker. Contractors can use custom, streamline forms that are easy to install and show improved detail. “These forms change the total appearance from massive to classic,” Jecker says.

Furthermore, the method in which the stain and seal coats are applied locks in the unique, one-of-a kind look. Countertops can usually be completed within four to five days. In many remodeling cases involving Formica, the existing surface can be used for the basic structure, making the system an even more efficient process.

Training seminars are available through Stone Craft, located in Springfield, Missouri. For information call (417) 888-2422.