Concrete Countertop Topics http://concretelocator.yuku.com/forums/14 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:39:30 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://concretelocator.yuku.com/forums/14 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ countertop formula ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8511/t/countertop-formula.html feeds@yuku.com (scrub70) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8511 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Countertop procedure? ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8449/t/Countertop-procedure-.html I already do flooring overlays but would like to make some sample boards to test it out for, hopefully future use. I've already done the Granicrete way so I know the basics, coloring, epoxy techniques. I just need to know the cement part of it, what EC product, how many coats, mixtures etc.
Thank you in... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (edgewise) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8449 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:40:46 GMT <![CDATA[ Can we put reflector pt1 on ply c-tops? ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8290/t/Can-we-put-reflector-pt1-on-ply-c-tops-.html feeds@yuku.com (briandeas) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8290 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:09:04 GMT <![CDATA[ Spary on face coat¿ ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8114/t/Spary-on-face-coat-.html
I saw in one of Chengs' videos where they actually brushed the sprayed coat after they sprayed, then in another forum someone posted to paint on a coat then spray over that.

In another spot I noticed where they said "begin by spraying into the corner of what will be the front edge of your piece. Your spraying technique will be the primary factor in the quality of the finish. When spraying GFRC, you always want to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Boulder) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8114 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:53:14 GMT <![CDATA[ Faucet Knockout Dimensions ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8109/t/Faucet-Knockout-Dimensions.html image ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Boulder) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8109 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:22:12 GMT <![CDATA[ Monolithic pour w/2 sinks - concerns ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8069/t/Monolithic-pour-w-2-sinks-concerns.html I am trying to get a glass like finish. I don't really want to see any aggregate, just maybe some of the sand specs. I would like to have a monolithic pour incorporating two sinks.

http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/8069 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:53:51 GMT <![CDATA[ whats the best countertop prep ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7736/t/whats-the-best-countertop-prep.html feeds@yuku.com (committedconstruction) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7736 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:43:29 GMT <![CDATA[ bar top options ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7662/t/bar-top-options.html feeds@yuku.com (Braceman) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7662 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:54:39 GMT <![CDATA[ tabletops ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7542/t/tabletops.html feeds@yuku.com (rkenne) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7542 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:17:45 GMT <![CDATA[ first top ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7505/t/first-top.html


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my ctop is a tpd, tfd light grey, mf light grey, mf slate grey, mf... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (CLFargoConOlayDi) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7442 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:20:26 GMT <![CDATA[ CS 2.0 Samples ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7397/t/CS-2-0-Samples.html image

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feeds@yuku.com (CLFargoConOlayDi) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7397 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:23:55 GMT <![CDATA[ where can I purchase glass or quartz aggr. ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7390/t/where-can-I-purchase-glass-or-quartz-aggr-.html feeds@yuku.com (bonvec) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7390 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:29:55 GMT <![CDATA[ Glow in the dark top ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7389/t/Glow-in-the-dark-top.html image

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]]> feeds@yuku.com (lad) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7389 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:05:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Advanced + class in Indy ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7377/t/Advanced-class-in-Indy.html
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feeds@yuku.com (DCS Inc) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7377 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:09:15 GMT <![CDATA[ finish of TP ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7369/t/finish-of-TP.html feeds@yuku.com (MauriceEz) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7369 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:26:33 GMT <![CDATA[ 1st Ctop Job ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7361/t/1st-Ctop-Job.html
metal lath, 1tp sanded, 2 tf's sanded
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added cs2.0 brown 'veins' throughout
feeds@yuku.com (CLFargoConOlayDi) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7361 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:57:56 GMT <![CDATA[ top to reseal ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7349/t/top-to-reseal.html I'm not sore what they are sealed with, The builder wants me to do something ,sand reseal.
Its not a glossy finish at all.
There is a bad communication problem between the concrete top supplier and the contractor so no ones talking.
Looking for a little direction to start.
Thanks, Chris. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (scratchcoat) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7349 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:36:54 GMT <![CDATA[ 34 bags of extra TP, new countertops here we come ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7330/t/34-bags-of-extra-TP-new-countertops-here-we-come.html
Mix: Is 100% tp ok with no reducer? How much water per bag?
Color: Dark, slightly varying brown that borders on the darkness of black. I assume I should use a pigment instead of colorant?
Thickness: I believe I'll be going for the 1.5-2" range. If It looks like I'll be coming close on material is... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (creteartisan) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7330 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:24:05 GMT <![CDATA[ buffing top? ]]> http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7324/t/buffing-top-.html in the finish.
If I buff with 1500 grit and polish with matte finish wax , will that be ok?

I have only worked with Johnson Carefree Matte. is that ok for a counter top?

Thanks Chris. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (scratchcoat) http://concretelocator.yuku.com/topic/7324 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:43:43 GMT