Re: SB: Re: Concrete Countertops

["SANCO Enterprises, LLC" <chansey@earthlink.net>]

Norbert wrote,

> Putting a high gloss, durable finish on concrete isn't rocket science, but
it's close.
> There is no way that an inexperienced person would get the same results by
> "playing around".

For those with experience, the obvious does not need be discussed, however
when a novice enters the picture, EVERYTHING needs to be repeated more than
once.  I too have had to step back and re-assess when I give direction
especially in rural areas.  What we have done many times over, they may have
only heard about it, but have not had the hands-on experience to "know" the
difference.

Concrete is not a forgiving material--work it too much and it crumbles, not
enough and it can't be finished and now we want you to combine a little
texture (acrylic chips, crushed stone, granite or ?), color (pigment or
paint) and burnishing (hard trowel) and oh, retarders, cure and
sealer----what--where--why ???  The person asking the question may not have
even gotten past the mixing stage.  Finished concrete product this afternoon
? -----maybe later.



SANCO Enterprises, LLC
Paul Salas, General Manager
P.O. Box 45741
Rio Rancho, NM  87174
(505)  238-1485
chansey@earthlink.net


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