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Contents
Introduction,
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1. DESIGN AND PLANNING, 6
- Why concrete? 8
- Before you begin, 11
- Break out of the mold, 20
- Complements and supplements, 31
2. BUILDING THE MOLD, 36
- Tools and materials, 41
- Laying out the mold, 49
- Assembling the mold, 56
3. MIX DESIGN, 78
- The basics, 81
- A basic mix, 96
- Calculating and proportioning ingredients, 98
4. MIXING AND POURING, 104
- Tools and materials, 105
- The work environment, 112
- Mixing the concrete, 113
- Placing the concrete, 119
5. CURING, FINISHING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING, 124
- Curing, 125
- Releasing the concrete, 130
- Grinding and polishing, 136
- Placing inlays, 142
- Sealing the concrete, 143
- Troubleshooting, 149
6. INSTALLING THE COUNTERTOP, 158
- Preparing the cabinets, 159
- lnstallating the countertop, 163
- Installing the backsplash, 170
Appendix 1. Building a Curved Form, 174
Appendix 2. Forming a Drop-Down Front Edge, 176
Appendix 3. Pouring a Countertop in Place, 178
Appendix 4. Maintaining a Concrete Countertop, 190
Resources, 95
Credits, 198
Index, 199
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