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Jon, you mentioned in another post that there will be two versions of this admix - one for conventional portland mixes, and another for alkali-activated slag. Could you elaborate on why there needs to be a difference?
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Tommy-Concrete Countertop Studio added 15 photos to the album 'Gilbert's'
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My plan for mixing 2 cu ft for my next countertop is below. Please feel free to critique it ! I have a feeling I may have one or two ratios way off ! 60 lbs portland cement 12 lbs VCAS 120 lbs sand 180 lbs recycled glass 6 lbs Super Sealz 1/2 lb Su…
2 hours ago
Jacob, Yes, it was diluted 50/50 or 1:1 with DA. I didn't get any air bubbles at all and as far as dust, I give the finish a quick sanding with an auto net 1500 grit pad and it takes it off. One thing I think will really help is to put on a good am…
3 hours ago
Alla is the best person to respond to this. Give her a few days to jump in as she is tied up at this time. But yes, Concrete is Greener than most. Go to her web site and she may have some LEEDS info there concreteelegance.ca
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dustinbraudway added a discussion
Got a questionHas anyone here got an idea how Engineered Concrete holds up to the Leed scale and how green it is? I ask because I think that IMHO it would be way greener and eco friendly compared to other materials.Natural Stone is reusable after it…
5 hours ago
Thanks John. I have looked at Blue Concrete and will some more. Good to know they are recommended from an outside source. For my first countertop, I used Quickcrete 5000 for a higher cement ratio and the Quickcrete charcoal color admixture. Pretty s…
6 hours ago
The one thing you will need is something to combat AR with the glass. The best thing in MHO is VCAS. This can be bought from Blue Concrete along with other good products. They also have a few mix designs on thier web site. Another option would be Ec…
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jschuler

Acid Resistant Concrete 3 Replies

Started by jschuler in Mix Design. Last reply by Alla Linetsky 3 minutes ago.

John Stultz

recycled glass as aggregate - getting started 3 Replies

Started by John Stultz in Mix Design. Last reply by John Stultz 2 hours ago.

Jacob Monahan

Finishing EAP with 3M Trizac pads 16 Replies

Started by Jacob Monahan in Sealers. Last reply by Curt Kehler 3 hours ago.

dustinbraudway

Green Eco Friendly Crete 1 Reply

Started by dustinbraudway in GFRC. Last reply by John 4 hours ago.

Bob Chatterton

News From WOC. 4 Replies

Started by Bob Chatterton in Sealers. Last reply by Bob Chatterton 7 hours ago.

Dave McVey

Thought I would share this. 10 Replies

Started by Dave McVey in Uncategorized. Last reply by dustinbraudway 9 hours ago.

David Burke

Need help re-opening tops 8 Replies

Started by David Burke in Sealers. Last reply by Tommy B 10 hours ago.

Thad Topolski

Acrylic Admixture 135 Replies

Started by Thad Topolski in GFRC. Last reply by Brian Krompack 18 hours ago.

Ben BNC www.oregondecocrete.com

WOC get together 30 Replies

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Jake Brady

Successful vertical GFRC spraying? 1 Reply

Started by Jake Brady in GFRC. Last reply by Dustin Ence (Stonecaste Designs) 1 day ago.

Slab-Fab-Studio

Talk about unwanted organics in the mix! 6 Replies

Started by Slab-Fab-Studio in Mix Design. Last reply by Mike Meredith Arizonafallslv.com 1 day ago.

dylan t lauger

Dirty Jobs.... 18 Replies

Started by dylan t lauger in Uncategorized. Last reply by concretista 1 day ago.

Robert Bridgham

Dustless grinding 4 Replies

Started by Robert Bridgham in GFRC. Last reply by Zachary Coletti 1 day ago.

Jean-Francois Guay

How to get two colours in countertop 2 Replies

Started by Jean-Francois Guay in Mix Design. Last reply by Thad Topolski 1 day ago.

concretista

What is the better way to go?

Started by concretista in Mix Design Feb 6.

Christian Lotte COUNTERINTUITIVE

G-Clip for Undermount Sink Installation 15 Replies

Started by Christian Lotte COUNTERINTUITIVE in Equipment. Last reply by Christian Lotte COUNTERINTUITIVE Feb 6.

zach adams

Mix / Reinforcement suggestions for large slab 11 Replies

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Jameson Anderson

Curved and Architectural seams 5 Replies

Started by Jameson Anderson in Training. Last reply by zach adams Feb 6.

Laura Padilla

Broadcast Color on Countertop 4 Replies

Started by Laura Padilla in Polishing. Last reply by Tim Lekander Feb 6.

Peter Somers

Ict or Eap 12 Replies

Started by Peter Somers in Sealers. Last reply by Ron Mills Feb 6.

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