How To Make Concrete Countertops

Step-by-Step Guide to Buddy Rhodes' Methods and Techniques

Making Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products San Francisco, CA

Making Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes (144 pages)

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For the first time in print, Making Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes, details the art and craft of creating concrete countertops, 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.

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 importanatly, 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 indispensable guide for any craftsman who hopes to make his mark in this expanding market. Amateurs also will appreciate the intricate detail and the helpful hints that Rhodes includes in this comprehensive guide.

Table of Contents
Introduction/Turning Powder to Stone
Demonstration Projects
Getting Ready
A Pressed Surface Project
A Ground Surface Project
A Hard-Trowel Project
Gallery
Glossary

Important Details
Making a Sink Knock-Out
Reinforcements
Installation & Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
Gray Water
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