Iron Sulfate Wash

Does anyone have any tips for applying an iron sulfate solution to get a "modeled" sp? look?  Hard troweled finish, BR mix.  I'm doing some samples and would like to try a few different methods?   Thanks.  SteveContinue

Tags: wash, Sulfate, Iron

Started by Steven Gartner 4 hours ago.

proper substrate for cast in place tops 1 Reply

I wondering if the 1/4" hardibacker was suitable for a substrate for a cast in place top. My clearspan is 19" max. ThanksContinue

Started by Kent Poland. Last reply by Buddy Rhodes 16 hours ago.

Satin Sealer Issues 1 Reply

A while back someone said the BR satin sealer has a shelf life.After my previous comments about the BR sealer I did what everyone said (thanks again BTY), removed the old sealer, reapplied several super thin coats with micro fiber cloth, and waxed.…Continue

Started by Jon Huelskamp. Last reply by Buddy Rhodes 16 hours ago.

Water in my melamine 7 Replies

Ok guys, I tried just about everything it crossed my mind but my melamine pieces that I use for making sink aprons still suck up a little bit of water. Don`t get me wrong, I don`t mean the side touching the table, that`s well siliconed and tight. I…Continue

Started by viktor fabijanic. Last reply by Matter yesterday.

curing disaster 3 Replies

a workman placed a cellophane covered box on a counter that had dried for 3 days and been polished down to 1000 grit. It left a dark spot the size of the box. Have no idea besides grinding the piece all over again. This is a problem because it's…Continue

Started by DK Sweet. Last reply by Nick Relampagos on Monday.

loaner color samples? 7 Replies

Hey guys would anyone here loan out there color samples?  With a deposit of course.  I am doing a counter project in my kitchen and really don't want to order the color samples for my self because I know they will just be laying around after I am…Continue

Started by Philip Biscan. Last reply by dave schoeppner Jan 26.

Air Grinders 4 Replies

I am looking for advice about a good air powered grinder. I see that the BR store has Hercules, but I cannot imagine anything costing $160 holding up for long. Perhaps I am mistaken? Please help me see the error of my ways if so. There was an…Continue

Started by jamie MacDonald. Last reply by steve millard Jan 25.

Removing dried mix from mold 1 Reply

Hello All,Was getting things together to make a medium BR mold planter and found that one of the pieces as well as the top ring had dried GFRC mix on them.  Was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what to use to help get this stuff off without…Continue

Started by Robert Aurner aka Concretejunkie. Last reply by Nick Relampagos Jan 24.

Cast vs. GFRC ???? 2 Replies

 Hello Boys,   I am confused as to the reasons why you would choose GFRC and spraying versus wet cast.  Is it application specific?  Or is it personal prefernce on the part of the artisan?  Is GFRC chosen over cast for some projects because of a…Continue

Started by Jeff McGrath. Last reply by Curt Pieper Jan 20.

A little confused about GFRC, Concentrated Curing Polymer, super Plasticizer /Water reducers. 1 Reply

Hello, I'm just getting started, not in the trades just having fun.  I'm going to do a basic kitchen counter2'x8' w/ sink cutout 1 1/4"thick using the pressed finish. I got the BR countertop DVD which was great . It doesn't really talk about GFRC or…Continue

Started by Randy Deitz. Last reply by zach jones Jan 20.