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Ict or Eap

Hi Tommy for now I'm using EAP with my GFRC mix. I had used ICT for a long time with some great results and also a few major failures. ICT I think has a much nicer feel to it and would like to try it…

Replied Aug 12

Exterior Sealer

So just an update on this thread. I went with the Duraamen for the sealer. I used the Perdure E32 epoxy for the first coat and the Perdure U45 polyurethane for the final coat. It was easy to work wit…

Replied Jul 8

Exterior Sealer

I did use counterhard system on a showroom peice that ended up outside and it did not last the winter. It would fog up when wet. Mind you I never resealed it and it only failed after the second winte…

Replied Jun 17

Floor Guys Overlayment

I've installed microtoppings and you are better off using there products. I have used colormaker for a few years now and have never had a problem with it. You use there primer (cp1000) and that is al…

Replied Jun 9

 

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you suck, get a real job...
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what did you use to incase the cutlery. I am very inspired by your work.
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Was this a stencil?
August 15
Peter Somers replied to Peter Somers's discussion 'Ict or Eap'
Hi Tommy for now I'm using EAP with my GFRC mix. I had used ICT for a long time with some great results and also a few major failures. ICT I think has a much nicer feel to it and would like to try it on GFRC when it is ready. For me the hardest part…
August 12
Tommy Bucina replied to Peter Somers's discussion 'Ict or Eap'
This thread is puzzling in one respect, I want to try ICT but I do mainly GFRC now, Is using ICT going to be troublesome? I read that it is hard to lock up GFRC meaning applying counter hard is time consuming and uses a lot of material. Anyway I wan…
August 10
Peter Somers commented on Jake Brady's photo 'SAM_0472'
I would think the trick would be moving it without any cracks.
July 30
Peter Somers replied to Peter Somers's discussion 'Exterior Sealer'
So just an updaste on this thread. I went with the Duraamen for the sealer. I used the Perdure E32 epoxy for the first coat and the Perdure U45 polyurethane for the final coat. It was easy to work with, just roll it on. I sanded between the two coat…
July 8
Peter Somers replied to Peter Somers's discussion 'Exterior Sealer'
I did use counterhard system on a showroom peice that ended up outside and it did not last the winter. It would fog up when wet. Mind you I never resealed it and it only failed after the second winter.
June 17
Alla Linetsky replied to Peter Somers's discussion 'Exterior Sealer'
John, I think the issue is climate. We get not only temp extremes, but acid rain as well. Acrylics don't stand up well to that.
June 16
Tyler replied to Peter Somers's discussion 'Exterior Sealer'
Derrick, I've used that system with no positive fortune. Others have claimed great success in their region, I'm in Utah w/ extreme temp variances and snow. Great, great snow for skiing.
June 16
Derrick Zearley Design-Atlantic replied to Peter Somers's discussion 'Exterior Sealer'
No, actually I was talking about the exterior countertops. And I thought that counterhard was a kind of pen. sealer / densifier combo. Seems to me that if you used this method that you would not have to worry about sealer malfunctions.
June 16
Tyler replied to Peter Somers's discussion 'Exterior Sealer'
if you mean for flooring, slippery. Some guys have had good luck in their climate with a densifier and others have not. Some companies say no exterior while others say surely. From what I can tell, their products are not all too different. I don't s…
June 16
Derrick Zearley Design-Atlantic replied to Peter Somers's discussion 'Exterior Sealer'
What would happen if you used a pen. sealer / densifier (counterhard?) and took it to a high polish like 1500 or 3000 grit?
June 16
John Pelzers replied to Peter Somers's discussion 'Exterior Sealer'
Hmmm..obviously using the wrong acrylic sealer formulation...I'm getting 3 to 4 years before a recoat and it is perfectly acceptable on a $50,000.00 plus back yard which is the lower end of most of this area's patio projects.
June 16

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At 8:46am on January 7, 2010, jon meade said…
peter, sorry it took a while to respond, i am up to my ears in baby and business. how are things in Beantown?
At 7:53pm on December 8, 2009, Gore Design Co. said…
Hello Peter,

No worries, we take care of the people that take care of us, and your business is greatly appreciated. My apologies it took so long, and I look forward to seeing your first fabric-formed sink!

Happy Holidays,

Brandon
At 10:02am on November 14, 2009, Jordan Castro said…
That is good news. Hopefully your experience is a bellweather of an upward trend...We shall see.
Likewise, if you are ever in the Burlington area, I would be happy to show you our facility. When I first saw it, I found our stone processing facility pretty interesting (considering my concrete background). I am sure that you would too.
Good luck.
J
At 9:00am on November 14, 2009, Jordan Castro said…
HI Peter,
I actually went out of business. I now work for a larger countertop fabricator in Burlington MA called Stone Surfaces, I work in more of a sales capacity here. We work with natural stones like granite, soapstone, marble, etc.
How are things going with you? I see you attended the cheng training. (so did I), I found it to be a good investment. I hope all goes well with your business.If I am ever in the area, I will give you a call. Keep us in mind for any of your stone requests!
 
 
 


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