Creating Concrete Countertops

With a Ph.D. in Concrete Materials I specialize in "green" concrete, but have an affection for all things concrete. This blog will detail my exploits into all things concrete for the home.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Concrete Planter Project (4. Finished)

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Concrete ends with recycled glass tile scraps coated with soy-based epoxy. Scrap Ipe wood middle from a local rainscreen manufacture sealed ...

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Friday, March 19, 2010

Concrete Planter Project (3. Finishing)

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I stripped the forms two days after placing. When I strip the forms at 1 day, even with high strength concrete, the finish isn't as good...

Monday, March 15, 2010

Concrete Planter Project (2. Concrete)

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The concrete planter ends are progressing. All the joints got filled with silicone and a glass tile design was put into the front. The mix ...

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Concrete Planter Project (1. Mold Making)

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The recent warmer weather has a few projects starting around the house. I am building raised beds for the garden out of ipe wood and have s...

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Monday, March 1, 2010

It's Winter, blah!

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I haven't posted in a while because, well it's winter and I haven't done anything. Spring is getting close and thoughts of drink...

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Concrete that looks like, asphalt?

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A month or so ago Studiobuild was contacted by a Ferrari race team to make a couple trophies for their series championship. The catch was ...

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Concrete Fiber Optic Buffet Top

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The fiber optic buffet top got installed this weekend. The finish ended up being a coat of the semi-penetrating soy epoxy. Since it ended ...

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