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Bio-concrete

I wonder how long the bacteria will survive? It is an interesting concept for sure.

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play sand for spray mix

#30 can be difficult to find. If you are having luck with play sand, then that is always an option. My advice is to get samples from local bulk suppliers if possible and test spray mixes with the s...

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play sand for spray mix

Yes, the silica we use is a cream color.

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play sand for spray mix

#30 Silica Sand is readily available in the Phoenix area and west coast in general, and is what we use in our mix designs. I prefer #30 because it sprays easily and produces a decent finish. I wou...

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Barbara Sunderlin and Gore Design Co. are now friends
on Monday
Gore Design Co. replied to april brooks's discussion 'Bio-concrete'
I wonder how long the bacteria will survive? It is an interesting concept for sure.
on Saturday
Gore Design Co. replied to Dave Solursh's discussion 'play sand for spray mix'
#30 can be difficult to find. If you are having luck with play sand, then that is always an option. My advice is to get samples from local bulk suppliers if possible and test spray mixes with the sand.
November 20
Gore Design Co. and Dave Solursh are now friends
November 20
Gore Design Co. replied to Dave Solursh's discussion 'play sand for spray mix'
Yes, the silica we use is a cream color.
November 20
Gore Design Co. replied to Dave Solursh's discussion 'play sand for spray mix'
#30 Silica Sand is readily available in the Phoenix area and west coast in general, and is what we use in our mix designs. I prefer #30 because it sprays easily and produces a decent finish. I would give the "white lightening" a shot to see how i...
November 20
Gore Design Co. replied to Dave Solursh's discussion 'play sand for spray mix'
Hello Dave, My experience with play sand is that it tends to clog the nozzle fairly easily. The sand is angular, and it only takes 2 or 3 grains to converge in the nozzle to lock together. I have used "leveling sand" which is available in most ho...
November 20
Gore Design Co. commented on Gore Design Co.'s photo 'GFRC Aztec Sink'
We apply a 70/30 mix of EAP & DA, and spray two even coats with an HVLP less than 5 minutes apart, and finish the next day with a quick sanding with 3M Trizact
November 19
Jeff Weis commented on Gore Design Co.'s photo 'GFRC Aztec Sink'
My current app. is 1:1 EAP gloss to DA. 2 coats with 3/16" roller. 3M Trizact pads to smooth and adjust sheen up or down.
November 19
Jeff Weis commented on Gore Design Co.'s photo 'GFRC Aztec Sink'
Is EAP matte more difficult to apply compared to the gloss? Also, what is your application/finishing protocol?
November 19
Gore Design Co. commented on Gore Design Co.'s photo 'GFRC Aztec Sink'
I use EAP matte, but when I made this piece I was using E3 2K.
November 19
John commented on Gore Design Co.'s photo 'GFRC Aztec Sink'
What sealer are you using these days? It looks so natural!!
November 19
Gore Design Co. commented on John Ellis's photo 'Photo0294'
This is great! Can't wait to see the installed photos!
November 19
John commented on Gore Design Co.'s photo 'GFRC Aztec Sink'
Me think me like!
November 19
Gore Design Co. replied to BTBARBOBOT's discussion 'Installing GFRC'
I drew up a diagram of a foam core example.
November 19
Gore Design Co. replied to BTBARBOBOT's discussion 'Installing GFRC'
Phil is constructing "foam core" pieces, where the foam is completely submerged in the concrete so the slab appears to be solid, but is much lighter. Foam coring requires that you create an apparatus that holds the foam in the desired location whi...
November 19

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At 3:24pm on November 12, 2009, Johnny Roybal said…
How goes it Brandon,thanks the job was intense being my first in gfrc.A little over kill on the heating system, I used a coil system and a circulating system,but i did it.
At 6:24pm on November 8, 2009, Chris Gabbard said…
Thanks Brandon. Of course your designs are inspiring to me. I'm thinking about coming to one of your classes.

Chris Gabbard
At 1:03am on November 3, 2009, Mike Bechkowiak said…
Glad to see you're back.
 
 

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