CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS

Design, Forms and Finishes
for the New Kitchen and Bath

By Fu-Tung Cheng with Eric Olsen




Table of Contents



1. DESIGN AND PLANNING

Why concrete?

Before you begin

Break out of the mold

Complements and supplements


2. BUILDING THE MOLD

Tools and materials

Laying out the mold

Assembling the mold


3. MIX DESIGN

The basics

A basic mix

Calculating and proportioning ingredients


4. MIXING AND POURING

Tools and materials

The work environment

Mixing the concrete

Placing the concrete



5. CURING, FINISHING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Curing

Releasing the concrete

Mixing the concrete

Placing the concrete

Grinding and polishing

Placing inlays

Sealing the concrete

Troubleshooting


6. INSTALLING THE COUNTERTOP

Preparing the cabinets

Installating the countertop




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