The core cheng team, a small, tightknit, hands on crew of architect, designer, craftspeople and fabricators, work intimately with you to create timeless design. If building a concrete countertop doesnt strike you as a traditional home improvement project, youre right. Concrete counters add to the modern but rustic feel of this kitchen by josh chandler, featured in futeng chengs book. We used this book along with chengs other book and dvd when making our own concrete countertops.
Although this method of building kitchen and bathroom countertops is currently very popular, not one book on the subject exists until now. A carpenters first time building concrete countertops pro. With an approachable style and beautiful photography, the book will open a world of creative possibilities while providing the necessary guidance and. Apr 01, 2004 concrete countertops reinvents the countertop with a single material. Concrete countertops kitchen remodel counters ask metafilter. Dec 6, 2019 this excerpt from futung chengs breakthrough book, concrete countertops, describes some of the limitless color possibilities. Concrete countertops for the kitchen instructables. But installing concrete countertops is not exactly easy. The system includes admixtures, customdeveloped pigments, water reducers, semiprecious aggregates, sealer, wax, and finishing pads and tools. Cheng concrete countertop wax protect your sealed concrete countertop with the finest countertop wax available. Concrete countertops made simple archives omaha magazine.
Well i had a whole pile of links to send you but this is my first post so its not allowed yet. Futung chengs surprise bestseller concrete countertops paved the way for a fresh look at a familiar surface. Concrete countertops made simple by futung cheng, paperback. Concrete mix design this excerpt from futung chengs breakthrough book, concrete countertops, describes some of the limitless color possibilities. Someone had mentioned that countertop legend futung cheng had easytofollow instructions, and that countertops were easy. Watch several times, watch the video included with this one, then go start building it using this book as a. It was at the successful completion of that countertop, kevin desired to play in the mud for a living. By futung cheng concrete is vulnerable to stains from such things as lemon juice, wine, or vinegar no matter what sort of sealer or wax you apply to it. Counter intelligence bay area gurus shine light on. The personalized countertop national precast concrete. She said many concrete countertops in arizona are castinplace, and at this point, she believes products such as chengs have a price point affordable only to higherend clients. You can also buy floor leveling and patch products along with moisture mitigation and subfloor primers from trusted brands like schonox, usg durock, surecrete, sika, cheng, interstar. His new book moves beyond the kitchen and transforms this commonplace material into an elegant medium that can be used throughout the house.
Jm lifestyles woodform concrete named hottest trends from. Design, form, and finishes for the new kitchen and bath copypaste, see what i did for you there. Enter futung cheng, master of design and construction. Design, form, and finishes for the new kitchen and bath copypaste, see what i did for you. Nov 11, 2004 as cheng writes in the acknowledgments to his first book, concrete countertops 2002, he will never forget the sound that driveway made when we drove over it for the first time.
It was very helpful to us because we did a pour in place countertop where you build the molds right on your existing cabinets and pour the wet concrete in the molds for a seamless finish. Thanks to futung cheng, kitchen and bathroom countertops may never be the same with a common material called concrete. The value of concrete countertops for construction pros. Cheng concrete exchange concrete countertops made simple in. Design, forms, and finishes for the new kitchen and bath taunton press, 2002. Concrete at home is packed with hundreds of photos that give insight into chengs work and provide the inspiration and knowhow to get you started on your own decorative concrete project.
A stepbystep guide by futung cheng, 9781561588824, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Small stains in concrete countertops and walls can be removed using this simple technique from futung chengs book, concrete at home. As cheng writes in the acknowledgments to his first book, concrete countertops 2002, he will never forget the sound that driveway made when we drove over it for the first time. Concrete countertops books cheng design sustainable. How to make professional polished concrete countertops.
This book reinvents the countertop with a single material. Scott cohen is the owner and principal designer of the green scene and author of the book, outdoor kitchen design workshop. Outdoor concrete furniture watch 25 videos explaining how to design and build futung chengs line of concrete furniture. Futung cheng is the master and if youre looking to be the karate kid of concrete countertops, buy this book. Outdoor living and yard design videos the concrete network. About us solid rock concrete design concrete countertops. One of the most widely used and durable construction materials in the world, concrete can also be formed into both simple and complex shapes, based on the needs and the design expectations of the homeowner. With his first bestselling book, concrete countertops, designer futung cheng brought homeowners and contractors an affordable, attractive. Im also researching concrete countertops and hoping to sell a client on them. Apr 16, 2018 about five years ago, after looking at futung chengs book, concrete countertops, i decided that when i replaced my kitchen cabinets, i would build concrete countertops. Apr 03, 2018 at the time, gartner was a construction manager for a residential home builder. Concrete countertops reinvents the countertop with a single material. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
At last, a complete starttofinish book on creating countertops from the most versatile material available. Since then i have read chengs book and watched his dvd. But we were most attracted to the keepitsimple approach of pouring the counters right in place. Being a fan of the semi industrial look, ive loved polished concrete since i first picked up fu tung chengs book on the subject, concrete countertops. Get design ideas in our photo gallery, and take our free online diy training to build your own concrete counters. Concrete countertops is an essential book for architects, homeowners and contractors who want to learn how to design, form, mix, pour, color, trowel, inlay and finish decorative concrete countertops. Cheng was the author of concrete countertops, the book that launched the concrete countertop revolution. Shop our extensive collection of supplies for making concrete countertops, decorative concrete sealers, stains, or epoxy floor coating. I did some samples last summer, but i didnt polish or seal them. Futung cheng concrete countertops made simple author video. About five years ago, after looking at futung chengs book, concrete countertops, i decided that when i replaced my kitchen cabinets, i would build concrete countertops. The master of concrete countertops now takes his concrete revolution one step further with his dvdbooks set concrete countertops made. Futung cheng is the founder of cheng design and cheng design products.
Also get the other futung cheng book, concrete countertops. Concrete countertops by futung cheng homebuilding kitchen. We bought a copy of futung chengs book concrete countertops and studied the options. Books cheng design sustainable, emotional, timeless design. Apr 06, 2002 concrete counters add to the modern but rustic feel of this kitchen by josh chandler, featured in futeng chengs book. According to cheng, there is little monetary investment in making concrete countertops, yet the creative gains of working with concrete are plentiful. Architectural digest home design show product trends. Although this method of building kitchen and bathroom countertops is currently very popular. Chengs 2002 book concrete countertops has sold more than 175,000 copies and hes personally trained about 5,000 contractors in the art of poured concrete countertops. Concrete countertops made simple book by futung cheng. I also highly recommend that you buy the book concrete countertops by futung cheng before attempting any concrete countertop project. Cheng concrete countertop proformula is the ideal mix for concrete countertops and any interior application. Chengs concrete exchange is a great resource for looking at examples, and ordering products. Concrete countertop expert futung cheng dvdbook set on making concrete countertopstakes readerviewer through designing, forming.
The best selling concrete countertops book was written by master designer futung cheng and published in 2002. In this article, you will learn a little about countertop molds and a little more about sink mold and countertop mold inserts. Ive watched 2 of buddy rhodes dvds, and numerous other online videos and forums. This nontoxic, durable wax is foodsafe and specially formulated to improve the stainresistance of the cheng concrete countertop sealer while providing a renewable shine whenever your countertop needs a little pickmeup. Futung cheng is the author of concrete countertops 4. Cheng concrete countertop proformulas superior formulation combines rich color, strength and workability into an allinone concrete countertop mixideal for both professionals and doityourselfers.
Headed by futung cheng in berkeley, ca for over 30 years, cheng design is a contemporary, fullservice custom residential and commercial design studio. The neomix system, from cheng design, makes it easy to create beautiful countertops. Concrete molds countertop, sink, and furniture molds the. The woodform concrete earned high praise from futung cheng, the father of concrete countertops, who was in the zephyr booth, showing off some of his sculptural range hoods. That moment arrived last summer, and when i couldnt find chengs book, i bought his new one, concrete countertops made simple, which came with a dvd. Contractor finds his niche with concrete countertops. Most of the book is directed towards countertops that are poured in molds in a workshop, ground smooth, and then installed. That moment arrived last summer, and i began digging around for that book. Kevin received a certificateofcompletion from futung chengs advanced training in concrete countertop design. His creativity, enthusiasm and craftsmanship have launched solid rock concrete design. But the detailed advice and stepbystep illustrations concrete countertops made simple, plus valuable demonstrations on the dvd, will help you create a flawless countertop in just two weeks.
Chris whalen professional remodeler journalist muck rack. Building a concrete countertop is no longer an esoteric projec. Watch the dvd and see designer and concrete countertop expert futung cheng show you how to build it yourselffrom making the template to final finishing. He heads the berkeleybased cheng design, a firm that also produces prized kitchen ventilation units and geocretetm, a boutique line of sculptural concrete countertops.
Here at last is a complete, starttofinish book on creating. But spenglers firm sells products like chengs more as a work of art rather than simply a countertop. Recently i poured some new concrete floors with the intention of polishing them. But lately weve spotted appealing sinks made of concrete in all kinds of spaces, from a snug house on an island in maine to an indooroutdoor escape, available for rent, in mexico. Though chengs book recommends using a stick vibrator to help level out the poured concrete, glasser. I am attempting to install concrete countertops and have looked at the postings in this forum as well as purchasing futung chengs book on the subject. This phenomenon has gained popularity largely due to chengs bestselling book concrete countertops. For a detailed explanation of how to make a countertop mold, get a copy of futung chengs book, concrete countertop book. Im a licensed builder trying to learn how to fabricate concrete countertops. Ralph macchio wouldnt even think of doing concrete countertops without futung chengs help. What youve just read is straight out of futung chengs book concrete countertops. A carpenters first time building concrete countertops. The best selling concrete countertops book was written by master designer fu tung cheng and published in 2002.