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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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