Very unique concrete countertops bathroom vanities sidewalks walkways driveways and pool decks have been created by exposing the sand and or stone within the concrete or by adding some form of decorative aggregate.
Exposed aggregate concrete countertops.
Gfrc can have any look any other form of concrete can.
Make your concrete countertop project a conversation piece crushed glass aggregate.
Exposing aggregate exposing aggregate cast into the concrete requires very aggressive diamond tooling.
Cup wheels are rigid all metal discs that have thick diamond impregnated metal segments mounted along the outer edge of the disc s face.
There are two basic ways of getting the decorative aggregate into the concrete countertop.
Metal bond cup wheels are the fastest for exposing aggregates but leave the roughest surface.
Now you can add your own custom look to your patio or pathway with this step stone that features a traditional gray color with an exposed aggregate finish.
Square exposed aggregate concrete step stones by mutual materials are great for making bold and beautiful statements for your outdoor areas.
I ve heard people say that they don t like gfrc because it looks too uniform like plastic solid surface.
Exposed aggregate in a gfrc concrete countertop.
Both methods can be used together and each has its pros and cons.
Seeding or place the aggregate into the empty forms before the concrete is placed.
Direct colors offers glass aggregate colors sized from 1 2 to 1 mm for any poured or overlay finished project.
Here s a great example.
It is concrete after all.