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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.
Jeff Kudrick, concrete artisan extraordinaire and founder of the New Jersey decorative precast company JM Lifestyles LLC, had long wanted to create a concrete “oasis” in his own home. His vision: A seamless concrete floor-to-wall surround that would be continuous in an integration of shower, walls and floor. A key […]
C An exciting surge of new wineries, breweries and distilleries are helping put Kelowna on the map and local concrete artisans, Versatile Concrete, are excited to play their part creating a distinct look and feel for these ventures. Capping off a busy year at the Kelowna-based custom concrete company amid […]
Part 2 of a random sampling of concrete countertop creativity continues to highlight the ingenuity of today’s decorative concrete artisans. Read on for an overview of three more projects: An arranged marriage It’s no secret that concrete and wood don’t make the best bedfellows. Nonetheless, with a little determination and […]
A random sampling of concrete countertops created across the country display the ingenuity of a cadre of today’s decorative concrete artisans. Read on for an overview of three projects: One up on granite Shane Moseley, a concrete artisan by trade, moonlights as a graphic artist in his spare time. So […]
With the new social distancing protocol in full swing and people choosing to stay home rather than going out, backyard living areas are all the rage in New Orleans and beyond. And now, edge forms are taking backyard living above and beyond. “Outdoor living is really hot,” says Dan Lynch, […]
Generally speaking, you’ve got to be really good at what you do to have your methodology named after you. That’s the case with Ben Ashby, creator of the Ashby Countertop System line of products that are available from StoneCrete Systems in Orem, Utah. And, in particular, his bilevel concrete countertops. […]
Caleb Lawson, owner and president of Price Concrete Studio in Orlando, Florida, didn’t picture himself as a concrete artisan when he was growing up. Unlike many in the industry, his background isn’t in concrete or construction. In fact, his life seemed preordained for something far different. “My father was an […]
Before concrete artisan Josh Thiel of Thiel Studios in West Palm Beach, Florida, changed his career path, he was a mechanical engineer. From building combat robots for television and designing Power Wheels with Fisher-Price, he had one intriguing project after another. One that serendipitously prepared him for future concrete endeavors […]
Trying to manage ultraviolet light exposure in California isn’t an easy thing to do, particularly when it comes to its effect on concrete sealers. For Napa, Calif., homeowners, contractors were able to get a handle on the situation, creating a countertop for an outdoor kitchen that still looks great more than a year later.
Forms serve many functions beyond simply containing the concrete. The formwork defines the precision and, to some extent, the quality of the casting. Well-made forms create straight lines, fair curves and right angles and lead to easy, effortless installation.
