Peter Somers featured on Ask this Old House using Fishstone Products

We are pleased to announce a long time customer/contractor Peter Somers of Concrete Poetry in Massachusetts was featured on Ask This Old House using Fishstone products. The episode is airing the third week of March with Peter completing a concrete counter-top Kitchen project.

 

Ask This Old House - Episode 1125

Peter has been a longtime customer at Fishstone and successful producer of high quality concrete countertops, furniture, outdoor and commercial projects in the northeast for many years. Shown below in some photos from Peter's work shop in Braintree, MA along with some of his featured projects over the years, Peter has developed a successful business in the New England area as a top notch artist and craftsman. Peter was contacted by a This Old House and a homeowner in the Northeast several months ago to complete a Concrete Countertop Kitchen which would be featured on an episode of Ask This Old House and in turn contacted us to help provide products for the featured project. 

  

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February Special

Our February special is out. Receive a FREE 50 LB bag of ALTO-POZZ (value $49.50) when you buy two 5 Gallon pails of Forton VF774 Polymer. On Sale this month, limit of 3 Free ALTO-POZZ per customer.

Concrete Conversations

DIY & Just Getting Started #1

The following is one of the most common questions we are asked by DIY-ers and anyone just getting started with Concrete Counter Tops.

1. What type of equipment & supplies do I need to make concrete countertops?

If this is your first attempt at making a concrete counter top there are some basic tools and supplies necessary to complete a simple designed top. Along with the following lists, a good size work area that is protected from the elements that has running water and electric is a must, along with ideal temperature range of 55-75 degrees.


Tools & Supplies needed for making your mold:
Table Saw 
Drill
Level (4 Foot or longer)
Tape measure
Melamine Board or laminate sheets
Screws ( we like the  1 5/8"  building screws)
Caulk ( we use black, it's easy to see)
Large level work table (big enough to hold your entire mold filled w/ concrete)

Tools & Supplies needed for mixing concrete:
Concrete Vibrator or palm sander
Mixer ( hand held unit for mixing 5 gallon bucket or rent a large mortar mixer)
Scales ( large bench type for heavy ingredients and a gram scale)
Plenty of 5 Gallon or larger buckets for measuring/mixing 
Plastic paint scraper
Rubber gloves
Eye protection
Dust mask

Tools & Supplies needed for Polishing Concrete:
Electric or Pneumatic Polisher or angle grinder (wet polishing is best)
Diamond polishing pads to fit polisher
Diamond hand pads
Apron, Rubber Gloves and Boots for wet polishing
Polishing carts or Saw Horses 

Supplies for Slurry/Grouting and Sealing cured Concrete:
Small plastic bucket/bowls
Bondo Scraper or plastic putty knife
Mixing sticks 
Sponges and applicators for sealers

Our New Website is UP!

Same location www.concretecountertopsupply.com with a new look and many new options for viewing products and information. We would love to hear what you think about the new site. Post a comment here or contact us through the website at our Send Contact Message button.

Thank you Echlin Web Solutions for a fabulous conversion and customization on the Website!

Training Class March 2012

March 2012 Concrete Countertop 5 Day Class

Thanks to all who enjoyed the training that week!

 Students polishing with the Flex LW 1202 and

Flex LCP 1703 VR with DragonFish Diamond pads

 

Sand Mix recipe, Hand Packed mini-counters using

Rapid Set Cement, Forton VF774, Brown & Black Iron Oxide,

 C-Grid Carbon reinforcements & ladur wire.

After hours relaxing around the concrete gas Fire Pit



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