TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cheng,Fu Tung
AU  - Olsen,Eric
TI  - Concrete countertops: designs, forms, and finishes for the new kitchen and bath 
SN  - 1561584843 (pbk.) :
AV  - TT197.5.C68 C49 2002
PY  - 2002///
CY  - Newtown, CT, [Emeryville, CA]
PB  - Taunton Press, Distributed by Publishers Group West
KW  - Countertops
KW  - Concrete
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 197) and index; Design and Planning -- Why concrete? -- Break out of the mold -- Complements and supplements -- Building the Mold -- Tools and materials -- Laying out the mold -- Assembling the mold -- Mix Design -- A basic mix -- Calculating and proportioning ingredients -- Mixing and Pouring -- Tools and materials -- The work environment -- Mixing the concrete -- Placing the concrete -- Curing, Finishing, and Troubleshooting -- Curing -- Releasing the concrete -- Grinding and polishing -- Placing inlays -- Sealing the concrete -- Troubleshooting -- Installing the Countertop -- Preparing the cabinets -- Installating the countertop -- Installing the backsplash -- Building a Curved Form -- Forming a Drop-Down Front Edge -- Pouring a Countertop in Place -- Maintaining a Concrete Countertop
N2  - From designing and forming to coloring, troweling, and curing, this comprehensive guide explores one of the newest trends in home design--concrete countertops. 350 color photos. Illustrations
ER  -