Making Concrete Countertops (Schiffer Book)
by Buddy Rhodes, Susan Andrews
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Author: Buddy Rhodes, Susan AndrewsEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-01
ISBN: 0764324772
Number of pages: 143
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
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Book Review: Helpful, but there are easier methods
Summary: 4 Stars
My background is I'm just getting started in doing concrete counters and fireplace surrounds as a business. I went to one of Cheng's classes in SF and have some thoughts.
2/3rds of this book deals with precast face down in melamine, and the other 1/3 is cast face up and trowel into place.
The cast face up & trowel method is just too difficult to get perfect results, unless you have tons of experience in concrete. I honestly think renting a vibrating temper machine meant for floors would do much better than hand troweling. And it would be faster. The "character" left behind really is small mounds and scrapes showing that a professional didn't do the work.
As far as the ball up concrete, create veins, and fill them in with slurry for a veined look? Easier than the cast face up, for sure. I think wetting the concrete a bit more, vibrating the table, and creating a solid color is going to be way easier for the target market of this book. If you really want to learn how to do work with concrete and get an awesome veined look, take Cheng's class, Buddy Rhode's class, or the Concrete Institute, or, create several 12'' x 12'' sample squares and get the hang of it over a few weeks before taking on your whole kitchen.
Summary of Making Concrete Countertops (Schiffer Book)
For the first time, the art and craft of creating concrete countertops is detailed, step-by-step. This invaluable manual will guide craftsmen through each step of creating a cast concrete countertop, from the careful process of measuring for a template, to building a mold, through casting and installation. Moreover, you will be inspired by a gallery of more than 60 color images that explore actual kitchens and baths featuring hand-crafted countertops. With more than 30 years of experience in concrete art and fabrication, artist Buddy Rhodes shares his skills and experience in this tell-all book. Most importantly, he shares the process he pioneered for creating the natural, stone-like pressed surface countertops that have become his hallmark. Additionally, he details techniques for hand-trowelled and polished countertop surfaces. As the popularity of concrete in home decor soars, this book will be an indespensable guide for any craftsman who hopes to make his mark in this expanding market. Amateurs alike will appreciate the intricate detail and the helpful hints that Rhodes includes in this comprehensive guide.Design & Construction Books
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