Concrete Countertop Supplies

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"This class is, by far, the most intensive, useful and practical trade class I have ever taken. The projects we got to actually work on, techniques learned, and take home materials that we were given are superb. TAKE THIS CLASS if you want to perfect concrete countertops!" 

Joe Riley

"This class is great! It provides a solid technical base for someone interested in concrete countertops. These guys know their stuff."

Brian, IL

"This is by far the best training anyone could receive if they want to produce a high quality countertop. Thank you Jeff for all your help."

Todd Baker

"Jeff really knows this industry. This is way more than an 'artistic' or 'how-to' class. It explains necessary, structural facts that you need to know in order to make a product that not only looks good but lasts." 

Jason, GA

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Concrete Countertop Supplies

The Concrete Countertop Institute does not sell proprietary mixes. We teach from-scratch mixes and recommend the best sources to obtain the tools, equipment and materials you need - all the best concrete countertop supplies from the best sources.

Fishstone Concrete Countertop Supply
  • Fishstone Concrete Countertop Supply
    • Fishstone sells just about everything a concrete countertop professional needs, from pigments and admixtures to polishers and mixers. CCI has worked with Fishstone for many years, and owner Tom Fischer is a CCI alumnus. Along with his wife Carrie, Tom provides outstanding service and knowledge to their customers. They also do a fantastic job of negotiating unbeatable prices. Fishstone is an essential resource for every concrete countertop maker.
    • Almost every Fishstone product is recommended by The Concrete Countertop Institute. Fishstone is a one-stop shop for concrete countertop supplies.
    • Click here for a complete list of the CCI-recommended Fishstone starter kit.
 Ball Consulting GFRC supplies
  • Ball Consulting
    • Ball Consulting provides innovative, high-quality GFRC tools and materials, backed by decades of knowledge and experience. CCI works closely with Ball Consulting to help meet the specific needs of concrete countertop professionals. In addition to supplying GFRC materials such as acrylic modifier and AR glass fibers, Ball Consulting has developed innovative machinery that provides affordable automation to concrete countertop producers. Recommended products are:
    • Forton VF-774 - acrylic co-polymer
    • ARG Chopped Strand 13MM ACS 13H-350Y - AR glass fibers
    • VCAS 160 - pozzolan
    • Fast Stone® CW - specially formulated blend for GFRC concrete countertops
    • RimSpray mini sprayer (recommended for medium-high production shops - watch the video)
    • Mini High Shear GFRC mixer (recommended for medium-high production shops)
 V-SEAL concrete countertop sealers
  • V-SEAL
    • V-SEAL has over 20 years of experience in concrete sealing technology, and carries a wide range of concrete sealers for everything from heavy-duty industrial floors to concrete countertops. They provide top-notch customer service and expertise as well as the CCI-recommended sealers Stonelok E3/2K and the new RapidShield CT. Concrete countertop professionals can buy from V-SEAL with total confidence, and Jeff Girard has so much confidence in the products that he chose Stonelok E3/2K for his own kitchen. Recommended products are:
    • Stonelok E3/2K - natural looking, water-based epoxy/urethane coating available in low or high gloss
    • RapidShieldCT - UV cured sealer that requires no sanding. Watch the instructional video.
    • See the CCI Recommended Sealers article for more information.

More recommended suppliers:

Cenostar cenospheres for concrete countertopsCenospheres from CenoStar Corporation: HG75/400 can be ordered online in quart quantities.

See this article on the uses of cenospheres in concrete countertops.

 

 

 

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