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Todd, what is the mix you are using for the veined look?
a Lathe is a machine that spins a piece of wood or metal. Then a tool is applied to the wood or metal to cut it. Think of spinning a log along its long axis and then using a chisel to make it more narrow.
We also have another word. LATH, without th…
What is CSA grout and how is it different from regular grout?
check out http://annsacks.com/onlinecatalog/program.jsp?cat=268004&coll=268504&prg=1234404 for some inspiration. There is more concrete tile on this site too. I just did my kitchen in the "argyle". Average thickness was about 3/4 with small aggregat…
I forgot to mention the filler stuff. We generally use flox and microspheres because they're lighter. I have used Cabosil and milled fiber. That stuff is probably harder than the concrete we're making.
If you're using mat, I can see where could get…
I'm surprised that 9 oz is enough. Would this include a long flat span, such at the botton of a kitchen sink mold? I would think it would sag if it were that thin. I'm sure a curve wouldn't take very much to make rigid?
Jim, are you reinforcing the…
Karl,
I know how you feel, I enjoy telling people that not only did I tile my bathroon, I made the tile! Not many people can say that. Keep me posted on your progress, any problems you find or any things you learn. Regards, -Dave
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:18am on February 9, 2009,
Allie Turley said… - Hey Karl, Thanks for adding me as a friend! This is going to be so much fun!
- At 7:04am on February 6, 2009,
Mike Cook said… - Any time from 9:00 to 5:00 central time.
Talk with you soon.
- At 6:12pm on February 5, 2009,
MATT said… - Hey Karl, The vibco vibrator model # is US-450T. They've been worth the money for sure.
- At 6:49pm on January 13, 2009,
Mike Cook said…
- Hi Karl, I used a premix gfrc with a cocktail of admixtures. (Sika plasticizer and vma) You can give me a call tommorow while i am at the shop and i will let you know the model #. 406-544-5150
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