Fire Pit Workshop June 29th

Our first Fire Pit Workshop was held on June 29th showcasing the brand NEW Concrete Countertop Institute's CRATER Fire Pit.  This modern gas fire pit designed by Jeff Girard is the first in a series of outdoor projects designed for spraying in GFRC.  This first class was offered for free to anyone purchasing the Crater Fire Pit Kit during the month of June.  The next Workshop featuring another new plan from CCI will be held September 16th in Elgin IL, click the following link for more information Fire Pit Workshop

Jeff Girard from the Concrete Countertop Institute



Jeff Girard & Tom Fischer




Crater Fire Pit with Caribbean Mix Fire Glass



Customer Appreciation Lunch & Sealer Demo



May 26, 2011 Sealer Demo & Customer Appreciation Lunch


Thank you to all who came out and enjoyed a day of Sealer demo and discussion.  We truely appreciate everyone taking the time to understand the ins/outs of sealing and process involved with acheiving the best finish through good application.
We featured a demo and had sample sealing of all the Fishstone Brand sealers as well as product gift packs for everyone that came out.  To see a complete listing of the sealers we offer click on Sealers.

Fast Track GFRC Training

Thank you Jeff Girard for another super GFRC 2 day class here in Elgin IL.  Everyone had a great time making the Kitchen top with integral sink, bath vessel sink and student GFRC samples. 

UV Sealer Demo/Workshop

Free UV Sealer Demo/Workshop was given at Fishstone on February 25th.  UV Light Safety and the different types of sealers and application processes were covered.  Customers also had a chance to bring their own concrete samples to seal.  This FREE workshop is held periodically throughout the year.

Concrete Countertop Training Sep 2010

FISHSTONE has first Concrete Countertop Training Class

"Fast Track" with CCI Trainer Jeff Girard.

The attendees learned hands on GFRC techniques in a condensed 2- day training session from the Concrete Countertop Institute's president and trainer, Jeff Girard. This beginner class covered how to design a from-scratch GFRC mix using CSA cements, tips on mold making/design, polishing and instruction on the latest UV-cured sealer for a fast, stain-proof, worry-free finish. An integral kitchen sink project was used in the hands on portion of the class as well as student samples boards.

Fishstone Open House in Aug 2010

Thank you to all who came out on August 27th to our New Location in Elgin, IL. We had an amazing turnout of customers from across the country. Many thanks to Bob and Chris from Flex N.A. who helped us showcase some amazing powertools FLEX offers and a BIG thanks for Jeff Girard and Lane from the Concrete Countertop Institute for putting on a free 2 hour Concrete Countertop Seminar!

FISHSTONE Tarpon Pads now available!

The TARPON's have arrived!

Our amazing Tarpon 5" polishing pad for Concrete is available. The unique triangular shaped segment design helps produce a swirl-free polish while providing the most effective channels for slurry removal. A unique triangular shaped pattern has just enough overlap to prevent swirling and also create an outward force throwing the slurry away from the polishing area. A full 6mm thick these pads are made from the highest quality industrial diamonds for longer life.