Try This Versatile Concrete Countertop Mix
With so many options in the concrete countertop mix market today, it’s important to use a quality mix that allows for the creation of multiple surface finishes across a variety of applications. Buddy Rhodes Concrete Counter Mix is uniquely designed so that both the Hard Trowel Surface and the Pressed Surface finishes can be achieved using the same mix. Hard Trowel: This is the cast-in-place standard finish, but it’s great for pre-cast concrete countertops, too. This look is achieved with the mold rightside-up. The countertop surface can be ground heavily, lightly or not at all to reveal...
Read MoreConcrete Countertop Training on DVD
Creating consistent, beautiful results in concrete countertops takes expert training. Learn from the best with Buddy Rhodes Concrete Countertop Training DVDs and books. Building Concrete Countertops will get you started with everything you need to know to create lovely decorative concrete countertops; and Advanced Techniques will teach you all of the special methods needed to transform your concrete countertops into works of art. Buddy Rhodes began as a ceramist with a craftsman’s interest in architectural integrity, and developed a way to meld the warmth and earthy handmade quality of...
Read MoreHow To Create a Hand Pressed Finish
One of Buddy Rhodes’ most famous decorative concrete countertop techniques is the Hand Pressed Finish. It provides a stone-like, organic finish showing depth and dimension, and can be used on a variety of concrete surfaces. The hand pressed finish can be completed tone-on-tone or by using multiple contrasting infill colors. A tone-on-tone finish is relatively simple and can be achieved by mixing a matching color paste and using it to fill in the open voids in the concrete surface. You can also create a multi-colored surface by using additional color pastes. Here’s how: The first step...
Read MoreCreating Integral Sinks
Concrete countertops allow you to customize the color, form, texture and shape of your countertop. You can also customize the form and shape of the sink. One of the most popular design trends in custom concrete countertops is the integral sink. This style of sink is designed within the countertop, delivering a unified and consistent look. Integral sinks are perfect for use in kitchens, bathrooms or other areas. Integral sinks can be created in a variety of shapes to complement different countertop styles. A few popular choices include the wave sink. This style features a concrete wave form...
Read MoreDIY: Fabricating and Installing Cast in Place Concrete Countertops
Concrete countertops are a functional, attractive and cost-effective addition to any home or business. For those of you with the DIY spirit, here’s a step by step guide to fabricating and installing your own custom concrete countertops. Prepping In this example, we’ll be using the Z-Counterform cast in place decorative concrete countertop form. Simply place 1/2″ cement backer board on top of your cabinets, screw it down and fit the the Z-Counterform to the edges and back wall. Cover your cabinet surfaces with plastic. Mixing Mix your Buddy Rhodes Concrete Countertop Mix in a large...
Read MoreDesign 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...
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