Design Trend: Concrete Sinks
Concrete sinks make a fantastic addition to any kitchen or bathroom remodel. They can be custom-made to fit any design aesthetic, giving you the flexibility to create unique, one-of-a-kind, functional pieces for your home. Kitchen sinks demand high durability and functionality, so it’s important to have a resilient sink in place. Concrete farm sinks are a very popular design trend right now, and Buddy Rhodes’ GFRC product line produces durable glass fiber, scrim (a mesh product) and curing polymer reinforced concrete sinks that are highly resistant to cracks and chips. Another option...
Read MoreConcrete Finishes Add a Special Touch
There are several methods to choose from when it comes to finishing your concrete surface, and each adds its own unique style that varies between individual artisans. The proper finish can make your decorative concrete project come alive, creating a one of a kind, textured surface that blends in seamlessly with the surrounding motif. Buddy Rhodes’ Signature Finishes are available in three basic styles: Pressed Finish is created by casting the concrete upside down in a mold, producing a veined appearance. Pressed Finish can be tone-on-tone, with the voids created in the pressing process...
Read MoreSealing Your Concrete Surfaces
Properly sealing your project will protect it from staining and is normally the final step prior to installation. To ensure protection of your concretes surface, first apply two applications of penetrating sealer liberally with either a spray bottle or a rag. Buddy Rhodes “Natural Look” Penetrating Sealer is an aqueous copolymer chemically reactive dispersion sealer that provides a durable and transparent protective barrier against oil and water on concrete surfaces. This sealer’s unique chemistry offers invisible protection to both dense and porous concrete and is extremely...
Read MoreConcrete Countertop Training
Concrete countertops offer strength, versatility and ease of maintenance, making them an ideal choice for any size project. Now, you can get the training you need to achieve flawless results on your next countertop installation project. Buddy Rhodes offers Hands-On Training using Buddy Rhodes Products and the Buddy Rhodes System. You’ll learn how to create beautiful and functional countertops and furniture. You’ll learn all of the latest industry techniques and special tips to ensure each countertop you design and install is a total success. You’ll also be provided with all the...
Read MoreGoing Green with Concrete
Concrete is not only extremely durable and versatile, it’s also environmentally friendly. It cuts down on material waste, comes from renewable sources and can even help regulate your home’s temperature. Buddy Rhodes has taken concrete’s eco-friendliness one step further with Buddy’s Ultra Green. This unique concrete mix is made with 91% recycled content and offers 50% energy savings over regular concrete. Buddy’s Ultra Green (B.U.G.) was developed as a superior general purpose concrete that re-uses material previously headed to landfills, instead of mining new concrete material....
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