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  • Gulf
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    Re: Home brew concrete and cast-in-place concrete.

    That is perfect for accepting a contrasting color. My wife would love that for her kitchen counters. She insists that, that is next on my list . After the new cabinet makeover, repainting and then the floors......I may have miised something on the list, it is is long and distinguished .
    Last edited by Gulf; 02-24-2013, 06:46 PM. Reason: spelling

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  • stonecutter
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    Some close ups of the veining.

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  • stonecutter
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    The color is charcoal and the veining is pewter. I created the 1/2" with a wet profiler that is typically used in stone counter fabrication...I use it for pool coping or other custom things. I am inexperienced with adding profiles to moulds, plus.. I knew I could get a nice clean edge with the profiler.

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  • stonecutter
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    This was my second attempt (first was a small test slab 26"x30")and first paying job doing this kind of concrete. I got interested in it because of the design possibility's and how you can make concrete look similar to stone with this method. This was for a fireplace hearth. it was 8'-6 total length and 26" at the center.

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  • stonecutter
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    Originally posted by Gulf View Post
    Looking forward to your pics Stonecutter,
    I'll pass on David's vibrator comment . I'm very interested in any of the press methods and veining techniques that are out there. Your stonework is pure craftmanship .
    Thanks. I just got home so I'll put some up now...

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  • stonecutter
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    Re: Home brew concrete and cast-in-place concrete.

    Originally posted by david s View Post
    Have you used it "indecently"?
    Not my thing, but whatever floats your boat...I won't judge you.

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  • Gulf
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    Looking forward to your pics Stonecutter,
    I'll pass on David's vibrator comment . I'm very interested in any of the press methods and veining techniques that are out there. Your stonework is pure craftmanship .

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  • david s
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    Re: Home brew concrete and cast-in-place concrete.

    Have you used it "indecently"?

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  • stonecutter
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    Re: Home brew concrete and cast-in-place concrete.
    Originally posted by david s View Post
    What kind of vibrator are we talking about? That's really heavy duty!!!!
    I have this one in corded and 18v battery



    It worked well.

    Another tip I got from another forum was to use a hot glue gun to build my forms...no screws. I said no way..it won't hold. I tried it on a test slab and also hot glued bracing on the sides. Needless to say, I don't screw forms together anymore....and they last longer than before.

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  • stonecutter
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    Originally posted by david s View Post
    My apologies. Note that I edited my post before you replied.
    No big deal..just wanted to make sure I was clear.

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  • david s
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    Originally posted by stonecutter View Post
    What???? This is a forum for discussion right? The op wanted to have discussions about home brew concrete and cast in place concrete in this thread.

    I didn't ask how to do this technique, I asked if anyone has ever done it before. I don't remember saying I know it all either.

    I saw Gulfs thread after I posted the question.
    My apologies. Note that I edited my post before you replied.

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  • stonecutter
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    Originally posted by david s View Post
    Stonecutter,
    If you already know about this technique why ask about it? I think Gulf has done this technique, and it is well documented with pics. Try his thread
    Mississippi 44"
    Dave
    What???? This is a forum for discussion right? The op wanted to have discussions about home brew concrete and cast in place concrete in this thread.

    I didn't ask how to do this technique, I asked if anyone has ever done it before. I don't remember saying I know it all either.

    I saw Gulfs thread after I posted the question.

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  • david s
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    Re: Home brew concrete and cast-in-place concrete.

    Originally posted by stonecutter View Post
    Indecently, I have tried the orbital sander trick before, but I prefer a sawzall (reciprocating saw) with the blade removed. It is a little more aggressive and did the job better than the sander .( IMO)
    Predictive text can create all kinds of mismeanings.
    What kind of vibrator are we talking about? That's really heavy duty!!!!

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  • david s
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    Re: Home brew concrete and cast-in-place concrete.

    Stonecutter,
    I think Gulf has done this technique, and it is well documented with pics. Try his thread
    Mississippi 44"
    Dave
    Last edited by david s; 02-24-2013, 05:14 PM.

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  • stonecutter
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    Re: Home brew concrete and cast-in-place concrete.

    Make that #7..stupid phone

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