Making Concrete Countertops

The art and craft of creating concrete countertops, 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 and author Buddy Rhodes shares his skills and experience here. 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. This book is an indespensable guide for any craftsman who hopes to make his mark in this expanding concrete countertop market. Amateurs alike will appreciate the intricate detail and the helpful hints that Rhodes includes.