Networking: the most up to date, in depth information about making, designing with and using concrete countertops. Best concrete countertop forum on the net.
Wet Grinders: The best I have found are manufactured by Flex. These are designed to last a lifetime. Spare parts are readily available, the last time I replaced a bearing in one it cost me $8.00. We use both a LW 1503 and a LW 603 VR in our operation.
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Admixtures: Masterbuilders is now owned by BASF. This recomendation has more to do with the fact that I've gotten to know thier products over the last 25 years.
Fiber: Both PVA and nylon fibers are available from this company.
Hand tools, polishing pads. etc: Good company with excellent customer service.
Strainer assemblys for concrete kitchen sinks:
Sink Molds & Accessories: Quality products designed and built by a company that knows concrete countertops. Excellent customer service.
Sealer: We use V-Seal StoneLok E3 and StoneLok 2K to achieve a stainless concrete finish. I have never had a sealer related call back once I started using this product. We would not be making concrete sinks without it.
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Plastic Molds for making samples:
Chairs, Caulk, Form Retarder, Shims, Gaskets: They will send you to a local distributor to order.
Form Oil: Update: After testing we have found that using NO form oil is the best pratice. We use a few coats of wax on our sink mold and they pop out better than they ever did when we oiled them. Same for form sides.
Fiber Optics: Everything you need to do fiber optic tops. Very informative website.
