Advancements in GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) Mix Designs
GFRC – Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete has become the technology of choice when it comes to unique and manufacture-able concrete designs. GFRC allows for stronger, faster curing and lighter weight concrete pieces. With many fabricators and contractors leaning towards those attributes, the difficulty comes in choosing a GFRC Mix Design. Although you can find a variety of GFRC formulas, it seems there are four factors that seem to stumble... [Read More...]
Creating Natural Veins in Concrete Countertops – Xtreme Series Veining
Concrete Countertops have become a popular fabrication choice to many owners. With advancements in textures and colors which allow for endless design opportunities, applicators have chosen to bring natural looking veins into concrete countertops. SureCrete Design has created a concrete countertop veining material with 30 available colors. Xtreme Veining is a cement based, dry broadcast medium used to create natural looking veins in the Concrete... [Read More...]
Applying a Concrete Countertop Slurry – Xtreme Series Slurry Mix
SureCrete is happy to announce the availability of the Xtreme Series Pre Cast Slurry Mix. It s a (1) gallon container and is designed to be used as filler for voids in Pre Cast Concrete and Concrete Countertop pieces. The mix design allows for the ability to a match or provide a contrast color thru the use of SureCrete’s Color Packs. Let’s look at the steps involved: Once your piece has been rough sanded and washed with a dilution of 3 parts... [Read More...]
How to Stain a Concrete Countertop – using Eco-Stain
When working with Concrete Countertops or Pre Cast Concrete, most pieces can be stained straight out of the mold. Depending on the design of your Concrete Countertop, you may include different finishing techniques such as sanding or the addition of a slurry coat. Lets take a look at a break through in concrete stains called Eco-Stain, and introduce you to some tips that will save you both time and money! If you are using a typical stain you normally encounter... [Read More...]
Applying ARS 400 – Concrete Countertop Sealer
So you have made the decision to use the ARS 400. Its hands down the coolest concrete countertop sealer that we have tested. With this product, you have the ability of choosing a true flat or high gloss finish. Regardless of the finish the ARS 400 delivers the thinest build up of any concrete countertop sealer on the market. Lets take a look at applying this sealer on the Xtreme Series material from SureCrete Design. Surface Preparation: Regardless... [Read More...]