Concrete Countertops

When you mix high dosage levels of macro fibers in concrete, one of challenges is to achieve a good blending between concrete and fiber.
How High Dosage Levels of Macro Fibers Are Improving Concrete Slabs
Slab-on-grade floor and pavement panels shrink less and have almost no curl.
August 21, 2013
Scaling, above, and premature surface wear typically occur when contractors mix bleedwater into the surface or trap bleedwater and air directly beneath the surface.
Avoid Surface Defects on Exterior Slabs
April 21, 2011
Restraightening will cut down high spots and fill low spots; it can increase FF numbers from about 30 to 50 percent.
How to Finish Flatter Concrete Floors
May 18, 2012
Sundeck of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas won the WOW! Award, best overall project, for Mission Concepcion Park, also in San Antonio. The surface needed to be durable enough to hold up under significant bike and foot traffic. The acid stain was applied first, followed by months of using a needle scaler to remove the surface of the concrete. The beautiful transformation to stained and exposed concrete pavement presents a wonderful contrast between liquid nature and solid infrastructure.
The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) Announces Winners of its 9th Annual Decorative Concrete Awards
January 26, 2017
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Sakrete Introduces Concrete Countertop Mix at World of Concrete 2017
January 17, 2017
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November 13, 2016
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Jake Brady, owner/designer of Jake Brady Concrete By Design (www.JakeBradyConcrete.com) created this stunning concrete countertop for a kitchen.
GFRC Offers New Design Options for Concrete Countertops
With the introduction of GFRC into the marketplace over the past several years, contractors and specialty precast shops have taken to this new style of concrete construction.
December 1, 2015
JM Lifestyles in New Jersey installs or ships their Woodform® Concrete creations all over the world.
Finishing Techniques for Concrete Countertops
As one of the few building materials created from raw ingredients, concrete is a fantastic material to design and work.
December 1, 2015
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Finding Success in Artisan Concrete
What are the tools needed for a contractor to find success in artisan concrete work?
December 1, 2015
BASF MasterFiber MAC 2200 CB
VIDEO: BASF MasterFiber MAC 2200 CB
BASF Corporation’s Admixture Systems introduces MasterFiber MAC 2200 CB, a first-of-its-kind macrosynthetic fiber that chemically bonds to concrete.
February 11, 2015
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September 23, 2014
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Diamond Polishing Pads for Concrete Countertops
Confused by the many diamond polishing pads marketed for concrete countertops? Learn what's important to ensure a high quality finish on concrete with a long-lasting pad. You don't want pads designed for granite, and you don't want pads chosen only because they earn a high profit margin for the seller. You need tightly graded diamonds, the correct binder that won't glaze, the right thickness to ensure both long life and flexibility, and the best channel design to avoid clogging. See how all of these features combine to create the ideal 5" diamond pad for polishing concrete countertops, designed and tested by Jeff Girard.
November 8, 2013
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Diamond Polishing Pads for Concrete Countertops
Confused by the many diamond polishing pads marketed for concrete countertops? Learn what's important to ensure a high quality finish on concrete with a long-lasting pad. You don't want pads designed for granite, and you don't want pads chosen only because they earn a high profit margin for the seller. You need tightly graded diamonds, the correct binder that won't glaze, the right thickness to ensure both long life and flexibility, and the best channel design to avoid clogging. See how all of these features combine to create the ideal 5" diamond pad for polishing concrete countertops, designed and tested by Jeff Girard.
November 8, 2013
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November 8, 2013
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October 15, 2013
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September 24, 2013
Concrete Countertop Institute Announces New Classes
Offerings include a one-day class for beginners and DIYers and a GFRC class for pros
July 22, 2013
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July 9, 2013
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May 16, 2013
Concrete Countertop Class
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Two-day class at Murrary Decorative Concrete Supply will be taught by Dr. John Kevern
Concrete Surfaces Contractor Clinic Flat Out® Countertop Mix
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Concreteconstruction.net filmed a brief overview of Butterfield Color's Flat Out Countertop Mix at the 2010 World of Concrete
April 19, 2013
ON-THE-JOB Series Flat Out® Countertop Mix
Video: Butterfield Color On-the-Job Series - Flat Out Countertop Mix
This instructional video provides an overview of the steps for creating a countertop with Flat Out Countertop Mix
April 19, 2013
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Video: Glow in the Dark Concrete Countertop
Ray Brooks, president of Brooks Construction Services, Inc., talks about the company's award winning glow in the dark concrete countertop - which used Ambient Glow Technology products
February 15, 2013
Morley Construction, San Diego New Central Library, San Diego, CA, winner of the ASCC WOW! Award for 2013.
ASCC Announces Winners in 2013 Decorative Concrete Awards
WOW! Award for best overall project goes to Morley Construction for its San Diego New Central Library
February 11, 2013
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Video: Hyde Concrete at World of Concrete 2013
Managing customer expectations and discussing an award-winning outdoor kitchen project
February 7, 2013
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January 24, 2013
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January 21, 2013
Ray Brooks says glow-in-the-dark concrete aggregate is his new favorite thing.
Brooks Construction Makes Concrete Beautiful
Decorative concrete contractor Brooks Construction Services in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been offering stamped and stained concrete, concrete countertops, glow-in-the-dark concrete and more for more than four decades.
January 16, 2013
A GFRC furniture piece with a counterbalanced table top by Lauger Concrete + Design.
Balancing Act
A GFRC decorative concrete table by Dylan Lauger of Lauger Concrete and Design in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, utilizes handmade concrete weights to counterbalance the creative concrete piece.
January 16, 2013
Lythic and MTSU will hold public Day1 trowel aid tests as the 2013 World of Concrete and are looking for contractor volunteers.
Tests Show Troweling Aid Extends Concrete Finishing Time and Strengthens Slab
Research by MTSU's Concrete Industry Management Program could be the first step toward quantifying the effectiveness of troweling aids
December 14, 2012