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Precast or poured on-site, concrete countertops can be made in a wide array of colors, finishes and textures in any shape imaginable with endless embed options, imprinted features and edge treatments.
Portland Cement Association, white portland cement has essentially the same properties as gray cement, except for when it comes to color.
In this article you will see how to properly apply your GFRC mix to your created forms once you’ve prepared it.
Countertop concrete is not your grandfather’s concrete. It requires new approaches to the basic elements of mix design and reinforcement. This in-depth look takes you inside the bag.
Since manufacturing portland cement damages the environment, more and more concrete makers are giving alternatives a chance. According to the LEED certification system, concrete has several green qualities, including a long lifetime and recyclability. Portland cement, one of concrete’s primary ingredients, is another story.
At their showpiece house, the artisans at Flying Turtle Cast Concrete let their imaginations soar.
Concrete Decor asked artisans around the country about their experiences installing projects during cold weather. They faced freezing temperatures, snowy weather, and even challenges indoors during cold spells. Each artisan found his own solution for handling work during the winter months.
Take a closer look a the winning designs of the 2009 Concrete Counterop Design Competiton.
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From crushed liquor bottles to melted bits and jelly beans, aggregate made from recycled glass is making artisans see green.
Countertop artisans have many considerations to weigh while setting up their fabrication shops – location, size, work flow and equipment, to name a few. And they all have the same goals in mind: to create quality products and run a successful business. Experts from across the country have plenty of advice on how to achieve these goals.
From department stores to convenience stores, decorative concrete is turning up in retail spaces across the country.
