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Concrete CountertopsConcrete Countertops
Concrete CountertopsConcrete Countertops
Cast in place Pre – Cast Overlay
Pre – Cast methodPre – Cast method
Cast off site Cure before transport Transport Install
OverlayOverlay
Pre - Cast Cast in place Thin layers Versatility
Cast in place methodCast in place method
Form in place Cure in place Color in place Seal in place
Coloring Methods/ProductsColoring Methods/Products
Integral Color
Color Hardener
Acid Stain
Acrylic Stains
Cementitious Coatings
Finishing methodsFinishing methods
Pre - Cast Hand trowel Overlays Polishing Texturing
Preparation Design & color choices Proper form work Proper sub base Proper reinforcement Masking & protection Design mix
Design mix
Concrete should be a minimum of 6 sack mix Low water cement ratio Water reducing admixture may be used to increase slump 3/8” aggregate is recommended Plasticizers No air
Reinforcement
4 x 4 x 10 mesh # 3 re-bar Fiber mesh Re-entry corners
Re-entry Corner Sink
Potential crack area
Re-bar wet set 1/2”
below surface
Countertop
Sub base Plywood base Moisture barrier Masking cabinets Remove drawers and doors
Cast in place methodCast in place method
Forming Foam liners Wood forming
Cast in place methodCast in place method
Reinforcement
Cast in place methodCast in place method
Place & consolidate
Cast in place methodCast in place method
Finishing Coloring
Cast in place methodCast in place method
Finishing Edges
Cast in place methodCast in place method
Curing times Color process Temperature Construction environment
Cast in place methodCast in place method
Sealing Color process Usage Desired look
Cast in place methodCast in place method
Sealing Choices Acrylics Waxes Epoxies Polyurethanes
ProjectsProjects
Cast in place Liquid integral Color Hardener Epoxy
ProjectsProjects
Cast in place Liquid integral Color Hardener Polyurethane
ProjectsProjects
Cast in place Acid Stain Micro-topping Epoxy
ProjectsProjects
Cast in place Integral color Polyurethane Epoxy
ProjectsProjects
Cast in place Acid Stains Acrylic Stains Pigments Epoxy
