Cheng takes you stepbystep through the process of making a concrete countertop from building the mold and mixing and pouring concrete to curing, grinding, polishing, and installing the countertop. Concrete countertops made simple is another book by fu tung cheng. The complete, stepbystep, fullcolour howto book of designing, forming, mixing, pouring and finishing concrete countertops by the undisputed master of the technique. Nov 17, 2008 building a large post frame garage full timelapse construction. Now, he takes his concrete revolution one step further with this dvd book set. And more than anybody, fu tung cheng has been the innovator calling the publics attention to concrete as a material worthy of the finest interior detailing. Futung cheng now offering advanced concrete countertop trainings. Concrete at home innovative forms and finishes for floors, countertops, walls and fireplaces by fu tung cheng with eric olsen. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. At first, the idea of using concrete for kitchen countertops has the same appeal as using cardboard boxes for cabinetry or dining on the floor. Welcome to the concrete decor store, geared toward residential, commercial or industrial decorative concrete applications. Feb 16, 2017 with his first bestselling book, concrete countertops, designer futung cheng brought homeowners and contractors an affordable, attractive alternative to expensive granite, marble, and manmade co.
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But many view this unpredictable, imperfect quality as one of the many assets of concrete. Apr 15, 2002 over the past decade, the most requested article from our back issues has been about making concrete countertops. Step inside and get inspired as designer futung cheng leads you on a tour of the most beautiful concrete design possibilities in concrete at home. Watch 15 howto concrete videos about building concrete countertops. Building a concrete countertop is no longer an esoteric projec. The detailed processdesigned and tested by fu tung cheng takes the guesswork out of making concrete countertops. Concrete countertops book by futung cheng diy concrete. Concrete countertops is a complete howto instruction manual on creating countertops from one of the most versatile building materials available, concrete. Fu tung cheng is known internationally for his sophisticated and innovative concrete designs for the home market. This remarkable dvdbook set from internationally known futung cheng is ideal for homeowners.
Design, forms, and finishes for the new kitchen and bath by futung cheng. Or, concrete can be treated with chemical stains, coloring. Get design ideas in our photo gallery, and take our free online diy training to build your own concrete counters. Fu tung cheng has become internationally known for his sophisticated, understated design and innovative use of concrete in the home. I was intrigued at the idea of using concrete as a countertop material, but as i read the book and looked at the pictures. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Enter fu tung cheng, master of design and construction. Watch the dvd and see designer and concrete countertop expert fu tung cheng show you how to build it yourself from making the template to final finishing.
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