1. Concrete Countertops

2. Cast in place Pre – Cast Overlay

3. Pre – Cast method Cast off site Cure before transport Transport Install

4. Overlay Pre - Cast Cast in place Thin layers Versatility

5. Cast in place method Form in place Cure in place Color in place Seal in place

6. Coloring Methods/Products Integral Color Color Hardener Acid Stain Acrylic Stains Cementitious Coatings

7. Finishing methods Pre - Cast Hand trowel Overlays Polishing Texturing

8. Preparation Design & color choices Proper form work Proper sub base Proper reinforcement Masking & protection Design mix

9. Concrete should be a minimum of 6 sack mix Low water cement ratio Water reducing admixture may be used to increase slump 3/8” aggregate is recommended Plasticizers No air

10. Reinforcement 4 x 4 x 10 mesh # 3 re-bar Fiber mesh Re-entry corners

11. Re-entry Corner Sink Potential crack area Re-bar wet set 1/2” below surface Countertop

12. Sub base Plywood base Moisture barrier Masking cabinets Remove drawers and doors

13. Cast in place method Forming Foam liners Wood forming

14. Cast in place method Reinforcement

15. Cast in place method Place & consolidate

16. Cast in place method Finishing Coloring

17. Cast in place method Finishing Edges

18. Cast in place method Curing times  Color process  Temperature  Construction environment

19. Cast in place method Sealing  Color process  Usage  Desired look

20. Cast in place method Sealing Choices  Acrylics  Waxes  Epoxies  Polyurethanes

21. Projects Cast in place Liquid integral Color Hardener Epoxy

22. Projects Cast in place Liquid integral Color Hardener Polyurethane

23. Projects Cast in place Acid Stain Micro-topping Epoxy

24. Projects Cast in place Integral color Polyurethane Epoxy

25. Projects Cast in place Acid Stains Acrylic Stains Pigments Epoxy