That might have been nice, but instead they did me one better... they agreed to never speak to me again! Hilarious huh. Oh well, the guy was an idiot. Im glad hes outta my life.

On the other hand I sat here for a few minutes ans watched your pics scroll by and realized that many of my favorite countertops were in fact done by YOU! 

I kid you not man, I have used a number of your pics numerous times to show people how good concrete countertops can potentially look, not realizing that so many of my favorites are yours... very nice work my friend!

Thanks David.I dont think I am related to Adrian Legg. Who dose he play with? Your counter tops look really good! I am starting a counter top job.The tops will be stamped with a light rock texture.I used epoxy on my last tops but they take on scratches.I need a sealer that can be applied fairly thick but be more durable ,any ideas.

Thanks for the compliments David.  I know the subscription is well worth it.  In the near future.  I am in the middle of relocating (about 800 miles) starting a business in a new town(born and raised aka home) and fixing a fixer upper that is more of a fixer than an upper.  I love it the challenge of life in its self.  Really digging the music right now. Finding it very is to think.  Ahhhh.  Anyway thanks again for the compliments.

Hi David, Things have worked out well since the show, It's still a little slow; but as the weather gets better I expect to close a few more jobs from the show. There was a lot learned from the show and I will be changing the display completely for next year.  Our show is indoors and they will not allow you to work on a project while you are at the show. Next show I am going to do a piece that shows the whole process and maybe include some videos. Another company that does Flex-c-ment was showing a video on loop and as a result they always had traffic jams at their booth with people watching. I might install a screen right into an artificial rock instead of a plaque.

I just finished a fireplace and now have to color it on Tuesday. I have a client that wants a fireplace done with Nathan's style of carving, They are looking to get it done within the next 2 mos. I'm trying to get a commitment without being pushy.

 

If we get a nice summer weather wise, I expect to do fairly well. I'm excited to really get going.

 

Are you going to Thom's Campinar? being that your fairly close.

The biggest problems that we ran into were People saw the fireplace and most thought thats what we do. They didn't grasp the concept of an overlay without walking them through it. I took it as a compliment that they were completely fooled, not one person realized that what we did was not real, Thats the up side, The down side was we got grouped in with the other stone guys and there were probably 20 at this show. As soon as someone realized that it was artificial that's when they became intrigued. In Canada this type of work is so new to the residential market that people assume it's real and sometimes pass you by because of that. They only see this kind of work at museums, zoo's and theme parks. One thing I heard a number of people say as they walked by was " wow that's beautiful, I could never afford that" They think it's real so the have a pre conceived idea that the cost is incredible to cut stones like that.

 

I like your Ideas and I'll certainly use them next time around, We do have to re-do the display though. It was way to heavy. We work out of our garage right now and don't have a fork lift.  

 

 

thanks david! i completely understand on the sleep thing!

Table tops look Great!

the bar is in west tampa .but I have done in ibor 3 o 4 bars

hey your faux finish are realy cool

whats up mr driggs!?

lmao! thanks! unfortunately ive just been busy with normal work or should i say fortunately! lol! depends on how you look at it i guess. however i do have a trick up my sleeve! the outdoor kithchen that i have mentioned in the recent past has changed tracks as of late. its still gunna be a mediterranean style crumbling ruin with a grill flat screen kickin stereo w srrnd and seating and sum other carved in goodies but the real kicker now is im gunna build it on a 25 foot  trailer!!

Thanks for the "atta boy". I was checkin' out ur pics, the flat work looks great! That's the next thing I want to tackle. Ive got old 4x tile counters I want to re-do and maybe a shower our two. where's the best place to go to learn the basic prep for doin counters?

FYI, I was REALLY diggin Ry Cooder! I'm gonna have to add that to my play list!

hello there mr driggs!! wow i appreciate your confidence in me as to introduce me to your contacts in the area! kenny is that you!? these are amazing ideas you have here!! and just by coincedence i just happen to be startin one a those mediterainen lookin outdoor kithcens on a trailer!! and even more ironic is mr bobik right here on this very site also happens to be building a showroom/supply hse right in naples!!! ....AMAZING!! and as for drowning some bait and a few beers to be sure i am definately in!! matter a fact my bros boat is gettin all spruced up as we speak for just such an occasion!!!

Hey Dave, I've got it in the garage right now. The problem is we made it so damn heavy. I don't know if I want to try and move it again. I am trying to find someone to take it before I consider junking it.

Hi david, excellent counter top work. My son and I are working on some pre cast today. With our water feature we used wire lath and rebar shaped close to the finished shape.Then we did our scratch,starting at bottom working up.then then with sculpting mix we started at top worked down. We shaped our rocks then used a texture stamp, acid, then sealed. We hand bombed all the mud for this one. But now after visiting Thom at BBS. we use a Tirollesa. Thom showed us some old school techniques that speed up the proccess, alot. If you get a chance take in a three dayer you wont regret it.Hope I was of some help, Rob

hey kenny!! ohh i mean dave lol!! havent seen yah ard here much!? hope all is well!!

lmao!! gotcha ! snds good my freind!

hello david!! srry got all busy with end of school parties and stuff through the weekend. been real busy at work three big jobs at once and goin to look at another this am! havent made a lotta progress on the meals on wheels. however i have been gettin the stuff together that i will need to beef up and deck the trailer and for the build as well!then its just a matter of gettin some time to go ape on it! i appreciate your support on the bbq end of things !! lol!i will def keep you posted as i move along!!

david,THANK'S A MILLION! I had never noticed my mistake.