Concrete countertop guru Fu-Tung Cheng saluted his latest group of top proteges at January’s World of Concrete.
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What is the Right Amount of Reinforcement for a Concrete Countertop
Reinforce your knowledge and make structurally strong concrete countertops.
Using Concrete Countertops as Beams: Where the Stresses Occur
A beam is a horizontal structural member that spans some open space and is supported near the ends. The beam can then support some weight placed on top of it somewhere between the end supports. A floor joist is a beam. Concrete countertops are also beams.
Troubleshooting Concrete Countertops: Tips from the Experts
If you’re new to making concrete countertops, you may have encountered any of a number of pesky problems. Even experienced concrete countertop artisans encounter a problem now and then, but they will also tell you that practice makes perfect.
How did David Jack Corp. produce 480 countertops in just six weeks?
Burbank, Calif., contractor David Jack Corp. specializes in countertops. So when Los Angeles-based Reform Furniture hired the firm to cast a group of workstation tops for a client back East, it was business as usual — with one exception.
Counter-Flo Concrete Countertop Admixture: A Water Reducer
Counter-Flo Concrete Countertop Admixture, an admixture from Fritz-Pak Corp., is intended to solve that problem. It’s a water reducer designed for use when creating concrete countertops and statuary. It helps concrete maintain an adequate flow rate with less water, allowing a contractor to lower the amount added to a mix.
Decorative Concrete Tips: Considerations When Forming Concrete Countertops
When you install concrete countertops in a kitchen, there are many details to consider in addition to the countertops themselves.
Make an Outdoor Fish Prepping Concrete Countertop
This concrete fish prepping table top was made by Michael Dahl, who precast it in a foam mold and used small mixes of different integral colors to create the mottled effect. The top of the sink is ground to expose the aggregate within the concrete.
The Concrete Countertop Institute is Focused on Education
The Concrete Countertop Institute (CCI) offers comprehensive education and resources for all aspects of concrete countertops. The Institute has recently added classes on creating cast-in-place countertops, marketing and selling countertops, and advanced sink fabrication.
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