Questions on covering back splash!

feeds@yuku.com (DennisD) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:30:12 PST

What is the best way to duplicate your counter top look on the back splash? Rolled on it runs and looks like crap. Any and all help appreciated.

Lastest countertop project using LED lighing

feeds@yuku.com (palmettoconcrete) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:59:12 PST

LED lighting in countertop

feeds@yuku.com (palmettoconcrete) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:35:22 PST

LED lighting in countertop.

Countertop Mix Design?

feeds@yuku.com (macjohnw) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:55:59 PST

As a noob starting out, I would like to learn how to create my own mixes. I am in civil engineering as a profession, but noticed that the countertop mixes are a bit different to normal heavy structure concrete - it is a bit more refined and specific, not as robust.

I figured the ingredients are at least the following:

Silica sand (or best available sand)
Cement
Water
Plastisizer add-mixture
Metakaolin add-mixture (for efflorescence and alkali-silica reaction)
Anti-shrinkage add-mixture

Am I missing anything here? Please feel free to correct me where needed. What do you guys use, or is it all hush-hush family secrets?

PS: I am situated in Africa, so I should not be competition to anybody over there :)

126 sq ft Kitchen countertops - Poured in place

feeds@yuku.com (Accent Resurfacing) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:17:48 PST

Left side

Right Side

60 sq ft Island countertop

32 inch unsupported overhang

Underside of overhang

It is stamped finish with a mix of acid, and dry pigment colouring including intergral colour in the concrete. Sealed with a high gloss polyaspartic sealer.

Overlayed gfrc top from class

feeds@yuku.com (DCS Inc) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:37:24 PST

I had polished this top but wanted a marbled finish so I overlayed and colored it.

Of course I couldn't just stop there so I added a little RE to make a color shift when you walked around it. (It's hard to photo)

I didn't stop there. I had to add some glow in the dark also. This was shot by hand and I had to leave the shutter open for a bit so it's blurred. I'll get my tripod out one of these days and get a clear shot. I aded some blue and red powders.

First tops out of Class

feeds@yuku.com (NBehnen) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:24:00 PST

The tops below were done by Dan Otto, with Otto Contracting in St. Louis, MO. He jumped right in and did a countertop right out of class. All the edges were done with the Z Counterforms. Texture-Pave was colored with Palomino. Highlighted with Coffee REFLECTOR Enhancer and E100-PT1 Fast.

C top class photos

feeds@yuku.com (DCS Inc) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:43:11 PST

Countertop Mixes

feeds@yuku.com (Cabby89) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:50:56 PST

Im looking at expanding what I can do right now and have been thinking about doing some precast stuff. Right now thinking about just making a small table to practice techniques but am thinking about getting some sink molds and building some vanity tops or maybe a vessel sink. I searched and see that some of used EC products to do the tops.

How have they held up? Could Thin finish be a good face coat and then Texture pave a good backer coat with some fiber mesh in it? Also would it still be best to spray a 2nd coat of TF and apply the TP like a floor application?

New to forum...question on outdoor kitchen countertop

feeds@yuku.com (tgutt) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:37:13 PST

I have seen countertops made two ways. The first way is where the forms are made and the sections of countertop are made away from the kithchen or bar. Then they are individually brought to site and placed on cabinets. This way is similar to the way I have seen granite installed.
The second way I have seen is where the concrete is poured directly on a premade form on top of the cabinets. Seems like there is less room for error with option two. (Breaking slab, etc.)
Can anyone provide any insight or suggestions?
Thank you!

finished bathroom vanity

feeds@yuku.com (gcfreefall) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:58:02 PST

matte finish

feeds@yuku.com (Braceman) — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:22:45 PST

I would like some reccomendations for a matte finish, durable sealer to use on an countertop overlay. Possible combinations?? I have only ever used EC epoxy or Spartic All on the ones I have done but would like to experiment with more natural finish. I would certainly appreciate any suggestions.

pinholes

feeds@yuku.com (blackgnite) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:42:55 PST

Can I use MircoFinish to fill in pinholes in gray concrete. Iv ground my counter-tops down to 120, id like to fill the pinholes in without using a slurry of Portland cement.

Voids in Countertop.

feeds@yuku.com (blackgnite) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:38:09 PST

Just poured my first cast in place job in my own kitchen. Iv done several small precast pieces without any issues.

I got several small voids around the forms either from poor vibration or lack of moisture or the joint was too narrow of a space. ( some were due it it sticking to the form when I removed.)

Materials used in this project was Sakrete 5000 Plus, and Iron oxide for the black color. I am very impressed in the workability of the material.

My question is what would you recommend filing the voids with?

1.I was thinking some thin finish to get a bond coat and then mixing up some thick texture pave.

2.My only other option is getting some of the patching material Sakrete makes that is a vinyl polymer, im only worried about the final texture not matching.

3.Or mixing some thick slurry with this

managing director

feeds@yuku.com (kobcreteltd) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:47:58 PST

At what point in the overlay process can I apply reflector enhancer?

How thick do I need to go for my span?

feeds@yuku.com (kenoli) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:00:22 PST

I am interested in pouring a countertop that will be 12' x 3' and would like to support it only at each end so it is suspended for its full length. If I pour it 2" thick with rebar and re-mesh will it be able to support itself with a 12 ' span?

I could make it thicker, but am concerned it will be too heavy to move.

Would appreciate some experienced guidance on this issue.

Thanks,

--Kenoli

Elite Crete Counter Top Training Houston Texas April

feeds@yuku.com (ecHouston) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:37:35 PST

After many requests to teach counter top methods, I will hold a two day class using elite crete materials to cast. This class is reserved for trained elite crete installers familar with stamped overlay and splatter finnishes. We will focus on mould design and design elements suitable for GFRC tops. Attendees will take home a top cast in class. Manuals will be provided covering step by step instructions. You will cast tops with dropped front edges, inlays and intergral features, such as sinks and sloped drains. Interested parties must make reservations 30 days in advance. Class fee is $750.00 per person. As usual thi sis a working class including class room time to discuss design, installation, marketing, additional resourses and pricing.

Z counterforms

feeds@yuku.com (Accent Resurfacing) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:50:34 PST

Has anyone used these type of forms? here is the website for it and i must say i think that it would save a heck of a lot of time on forming. http://www.concretecountertopsolutions.com Anyone who has used it i would sure appreciate your thoughts.

Counter top class

feeds@yuku.com (DCS Inc) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:01:16 PST

OK guys, I'm recovered from the last PLUS class and will be doing another one in January. I've had a lot of calls and requests for this so here it is.

Jan. 7,8,9. Class starts at 8:30 each day and ends when ever we get done for the day. Of course lunch will be brought in as well as coffee and donuts each day. One of the days we will go out for dinner at a local watering hole.... I mean restaurant. I am keeping the class small because we have so much to cover. I will announce when the class is full. gene ec-Indy

countertop formula

feeds@yuku.com (scrub70) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:00:00 PST

Does anyone have a formula with using mf and tp for a 2" top that you would pour into a form?

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