Our next blog installment is all about colour and finish look and feel. One of the advantages of concrete is that is can be made to look like anything you want. Since it xeroxes well to anything it is cast against it will pick up the smallest details. So if we want it to have […]

One of the first things on people’s minds is usually how much will this cost? While most people have a good idea about the cost involved, there are many that think concrete is concrete whether it is on you counter or made for a sidewalk. This is further from the truth than most seem to […]

My first installment in this series will be on design. Usually when a client contacts me they will have something in mind. This may have come from a Designer/Architect, a builder, a design center like Ikea, the client themselves, or they rely on me to help them through the process. I was an Architectural Designer […]

Over the next month or two I will go into some detail on how a project evolves from design to installation. Each blog will cover a different stage. Some of the key stages in any project are as follows: So follow along as we go into more depth on these topics. Design: This could be […]

Concrete is becoming a “household” word in the design circles. Just ask John Farley of Threshold Design: artisan, fabricator and installer of custom concrete counter-tops in Ottawa and the Valley. His concrete counter-top designs have become the catalyst of many a kitchen makeover and added the “WOW Factor” to all kinds of bathroom renovations. And no surprise in the […]

To start the process you can either call or e-mail to get a quote. It is best to have a drawing, pictures or dimensions of what you are thinking about. After you have a quote it is always best to meet at the shop to look over an abundance of samples that are available. This will give […]

John Farley (literally) got his feet wet in concrete in the Buddy Rhodes Training System in Canada. He went on to develop his own mix in Ottawa for concrete kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities and more, after attending the Concrete Countertop Institute in North Carolina. His Ottawa eco-friendly, concrete countertop workshop is further testament to John’s […]