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This gallery consists of photographs from several jobs that I have completed
either by my self or cooperatively. I have also included photos that I
have taken myself of things that impress me such as the Hoover Dam and the art
and nature
that surrounds it...
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A shot of the final, final coat of waterborne polyurethane sealer. Final close-up of the detail that one can only see in person... Start of the staining, the grey blotches are what is left of the old color... The 'upper deck' where we are correcting the color... First coat done and second coat being applied... Third and fourth coat help finish off the pre-existing irregularities... Another shot of the 'upper deck' but with new color... Stained, four coats, sealed, one coat...
Balentyne restain and seal
A shot of the final, final coat of waterborne polyurethane sealer.
measuring the color for a custom match cement color 2nd Measurement for light differences view of the steps to be matched Photo of the coping to be matched
measuring the color for a custom match cement color
Weathered Gold Acid Stain
Iron Gate Farm stable. Stained with Weathered Gold, Marble Tone Acid Stain. Sealed with 2k PU water based polyurethane... To the right are the stables and to the left is the reception/dining area and baths... to be acid stained Iron Gate Farm. Weathered Gold Acid Stain. Sealed with 2k PU water based polyurethane Weathered Gold Acid Stain wide view... Sealed with a 'green' water based polyurethane...
Iron Gate Farm stable. Stained with Weathered Gold, Marble Tone Acid Stain. Sealed with 2k PU water based polyurethane...
Custom counters for my lab at Pyramid Cement 2nd application; exposed granite
forms and sink mold removed and ready to polish These counters weigh over 1 metric ton (2204.62..lbs) and could easily hold over two tons, after they are fully cured. A view through the window 2nd layer of the more expensive decorative layer with granite and glass beads in a carbon black cement matrix high strength concrete poured first for extra stability lathe and re-lathe surrounding the sink mold layering water proofing and lathe with the sink mold 2x4 build-up of a cabinet layout
forms and sink mold removed and ready to polish
step close up after grinding finished step and floor overlay casing of a half-round 2 inch bullnose step up
Ground and polished to expose the granite. (Similar to a "Blue Ridge Granite" plastered pool) A quick and necessary added step and floor overlay to match it Prepairing a bull-nose mold for the main step into the office. 300 lbs of concrete with granite to be exposed by grinding and polishing.
step close up after grinding
Ground and polished to expose the granite. (Similar to a "Blue Ridge Granite" plastered pool)
step by step taping and staining blank canvas for compass rose
A picture taken from the landing on the stairs original layout and stain WITHOUT a manufactured template... just alot of measuring, masking, cutting, and patience... all original artistry... ...area pourposely left blank for custom staining...
A picture taken from the landing on the stairs
Ryan's basement - media room. Ryan's basement - hall way Ryan's basement - back door
Saw cut lines and acid stains All black areas were drawn using a laser, tape measure and several Sharpees. Then hand cut dry with a circular saw equipped with a diamond blade and a shop vac. Cabinets were installed after the floor was stained... Glossy at first, this sealer will turn satin after a few days.
Ryan's basement - media room.
Saw cut lines and acid stains
Concrete overlay with stenciled acid stain Concrete overlay with stenciled acid stain Concrete overlay with stenciled acid stain
Concrete overlay with stenciled acid stain Concrete overlay with stenciled acid stain Concrete overlay with stenciled acid stain
Concrete overlay with stenciled acid stain
Concrete overlay with stenciled acid stain
1st floor concrete overlay with exposed, recycled glass. 1st floor concrete overlay with exposed, recycled glass. 1st floor concrete overlay with exposed, recycled glass. 1st floor concrete overlay with exposed, recycled glass. 1st floor concrete overlay with exposed, recycled glass. 1st floor concrete overlay with exposed, recycled glass. 1st floor concrete overlay with exposed, recycled glass. 1st floor concrete overlay with exposed, recycled glass.
A close up of the fruits of labor... A look at the front door and the new floor... I'm a poet and didn't know it.... :) Grind and polish completed... finally... The bathroom... broadcast glass ready to be troweled into the concrete... More glass broadcast into the matrix... The cracks have been repaired and the slab has been coated with a polymer/cement bonding agent (Bond Kote AM)... The terrible wood laminate that was a pain in the @** to remove... The maroon carpet that used to hide the terribly installed concrete slab...
1st floor concrete overlay with exposed, recycled glass.
A close up of the fruits of labor...
2nd floor concrete overlay on wood subfloor. 2nd floor concrete overlay on wood subfloor. 2nd floor concrete overlay on wood subfloor. 2nd floor concrete overlay on wood subfloor. 2nd floor concrete overlay on wood subfloor. 2nd floor concrete overlay on wood subfloor. 2nd floor concrete overlay on wood subfloor. 2nd floor concrete overlay on wood subfloor. 2nd floor concrete overlay on wood subfloor.
Final coat of water-borne polyurethane sealer applied and cured Application of 3rd color of acrylic stain... Application of 2nd color of acrylic stain... Fully cured, acid washed, neutralized and ready to stain... A look at the "cast in place" step... the step adds the perception of a full six inch thick slab. Last , and most important, section of the concrete overlay is poured... Application of water proofing, lathe, and control joints... Adding another half inch to the existing subfloor for added strength... The turquoise carpet on the stairs used to cover this entire floor... um, bad taste... ...
2nd floor concrete overlay on wood subfloor.
Final coat of water-borne polyurethane sealer applied and cured
Grove Park Inn, Ashville, custom mosaic, indoor pool Grove Park Inn, Ashville, custom mosaic, outdoor pool
Grove Park Inn, Ashville, custom mosaic, indoor pool
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