On Mon, 24 May 2010 22:23:14 +0100, Tim Watts wrote:

On 24/05/10 21:22, Arthur51 wrote:

A few days ago I came across a Concrete method.
Its also diyable with some books available on the subject.
Google 'concrete countertops'

Arthur

Different... Wish I could find the link, but it reminds me of a hosue in
the USA where they self-builders laid concrete slab floors, then
polished them aka shopping centre, but more boring 'cos it was plished
concrete. But the piece de resistance was when they then etched a stain
into the concrete (I don't know - some funky acid, turned it different
shades of orange and brown. By masking and reapplying the acid, they
created a terracotta tiled finish, with apparent grout lines in a very
elaborate pattern - and mirror smooth to boot.


Many years ago I worked on a defence project where the kitchens had
reinforced concrete floors (blast resistant structure) that were
finished with a polished granolithic screed.

All the kitchen equipment was stainless steel and the monochromatic
effect of polished steel over a twinkling silver-grey floor was really
cool. I've often wondered whether it could be achieved in a domestic
kitchen but have never had a partner who shared my appreciation of
monochrome.