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Making Concrete Countertops (Schiffer Book)

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Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing

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For the first time, the art and craft of creating concrete countertops is detailed, 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. Moreover, you will be inspired by a gallery of more than 60 color images that explore actual kitchens and baths featuring hand-crafted countertops. 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 importantly, 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 indespensable guide for any craftsman who hopes to make his mark in this expanding market. Amateurs alike will appreciate the intricate detail and the helpful hints that Rhodes includes in this comprehensive guide.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 643.3
EAN: 9780764324772
ISBN: 0764324772
Label: Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 143
Publication Date: 2007-01
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Studio: Schiffer Publishing


SIMILAR ITEMS:

• Concrete Countertops: Design, Form, and Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bath
• Decorative Concrete (Sunset)
• Concrete at Home
• Cast-in-place Concrete Countertops: A Guide for Craftsmen
• Making Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes: Advanced Techniques


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Concrete Counter Tops -
The book is easy to follow. Gives detailed information on what is needed and how to make a concrete countertop.

many details missing -
I bought this book, along with Cheng's for my first attempt at a concrete countertop. This book does have good step by step photos of the pressed method and is very helpful. But many times I had to refer to Cheng's book for details that were lacking in this book. I do not have the dvd and it's possible that it fills in the blanks. If you are making concrete countertops for the first time, you will have a hard time being successful if this is your only resource.

Great info, average presentation -
First off, let me say that I made great countertops based off of this book and his DVDs, so his methods and instructions work.

His detail in description is very good in this book. It is clear, precise, and readable.

The pictures are quite nice generally (a few are a bit pixelated, but don't really hurt anything). One problem is that most people (myself included) have never seen his pressed finish end product in person. This means that it is super critical that he gets perfect pictures of the finish so you can see what you are shooting for. The pictures of the finish are there, but they are just not close enough or plentiful enough to make me comfortable that I understand it.

It turned out I was overly concerned about this because if you follow his methods, things come out fine, but improved pictures of the concrete surface finish really would have helped.

He also has a couple of DVDs that I would recommend, because if this is your first countertop, the $$$ is well spent. If you avoid one mistake, you paid for the book and the two DVDs.

Concrete Countertops -
I liked this Book and I would indicate with certainty this book for another person.

Making Concrete Countertops -
The step-by-step pictures made the assembly easy to follow along with and the illustrations of the countertops were fantastic.

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