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