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Designs, Forms and Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bath
by Fu-Tung Cheng with Eric Olsen
Kitchen and bathroom countertops may never be the same, thanks to
Fu-Tung Cheng "master of residential design and construction" and a
common material called concrete. Featured in high-end kitchen
magazines, concrete has become the material of choice for more and more
homeowners, professionals and do-it-yourselfers who see the expressive
and functional elements of concrete countertops.
Concrete kitchen and bathroom countertops are an increasingly popular
trend, and Concrete Countertops: Design, Forms, and Finishes for the
New Kitchen and Bath is the first to explain the process behind these
beautiful and functional interior art forms. Fu-Tung guides the builder
step-by-step in bringing this exciting medium to life. He provides both
the inspiration and the technical reference to turn even a first-time
kitchen countertop project into a personal success.
With remarkable attention to detail, Fu-Tung starts by introducing the
reader to concrete countertops in the overall context of kitchen
design. Subsequently, Fu-Tung takes the reader/builder through a
real-life project of building a concrete kitchen countertop. Fu-Tung's
instructions cover every stage of this process from making the concrete
countertop mold (or form), mixing and pouring the concrete to curing,
polishing, and installing the finished piece.
Concrete Countertops also offers valuable troubleshooting advice (from
a seasoned professional) and useful tips on maintaining a concrete
countertop.
Lavishly illustrated with over 350 color photographs of countertops in
the building process as well as completed kitchens, it's easy to see
that the possibilities for creative expression are endless. A
nationwide bestseller, Concrete Countertops is sure to inspire the
designer - and builder - in us all!
Softcover, 9-1/4 x 10-7/8 in., 208 pp, with color photos and drawings.
Published 2002 by Taunton Press, ISBN 1-56158-484-3, # 070599
2003 Cheng Design 2808 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702. Phone: (510) 849-3272 |
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