Concrete Counter Tops

Buddy Rhodes Concrete Counter Mix is a refined combination of sand, cement, marble, and a proprietary blend of additional ingredients that have given Buddy Rhodes’ pre-cast concrete its warm quality and versatility for over 20 years.  The counter mix can be cast directly on cabinets with a prepared sub-top or pre-cast upside down in molds for a veined finish.  Use the bone white mix as is, or add a liquid color pack to the mix water.  Due to its rich consistency and plasticity, Buddy’s mix can be used on horizontal as well as vertical surfaces.  One 70 lb. bag yields approximately 2/3 cubic foot or 5 square feet of counter at 1.5” thick. 

  BUDDY RHODES CONCRETE COUNTER MIX
                           

Why Use Buddy Rhodes Concrete Mix? Buddy Rhodes has spent 25 years developing the easiest system for making concrete countertops, fireplace surrounds, bathroom vanities, furniture, outdoor kitchens and more. Here is how Buddy Rhodes is different and why you should choose Buddy Rhodes for your concrete project:

1. It’s in the Mix – Just add water and desired color.

2. Seven high end quality ingredients in one bag: white cement, fine sand, marble aggregate, and Buddy’s own additional components in proportions that make the difference in workability and finish. No need to stockpile a variety of materials or worry about getting the proper mix. Unlike generic bag mixes which use the lowest cost materials available – our focus is creating the best product for your projects.

3. Consistency of mix, bag to bag, in both color and composition.

4. Color ability – white base accepts and enhances a wide spectrum of colors. Ideal for both integral colors and acid stains.

5. Workability of material for mold placement. De-mold in 12 hours (48 for wet-cast) compared to 4 days for other systems. Quicker turnaround allows you to bring in more business to your shop.

6. Trowel ability is easier due to the unique product composition. Because we only use premium ingredients there is more cream in the mix which provides an easier surface to work and a much larger window of time to complete your project.

7. Versatility – You can create more finishes with the BR mix: Buddy Rhodes signature veined, hard trowel, ground to expose aggregate, cast in place with pea gravel, and pour and vibrate (wet cast with water reducer). Link to pour and vibrate write-up/recipe.

8. Vertical applicability as well as horizontal; pack it up walls or on vertical molds.

9. 6000psi out of the bag cured strength and 9000psi with optional addition of 3/8” pea gravel at 56 days.

NEW! DRY PIGMENT
I wanted to let those of you who go online know that  we’re changing our  color formulation starting in June. We’re switching to dry ultra fine pigments in soluble bags. One bag  of dry pigment colors two bags Mix. Until now, I always preferred liquid color because it was the best way to get uniform dispersion throughout a project. Traditional dry colors were prone to causing “starbursts”when trowelled, and it was hard to get them to dissolve completely. But technology has improved, and after a lot of testing, I’ve found a system that solves these problems for me. Ultra-Fine Pigments will make your projects easier to mix without waste, easier to measure, and easier to reproduce. The new pigments are also more efficient to ship and to store. These are the reasons I’m making the switch. The price and the colors themselves will be the same as the liquid, and  all colors will be  shipped upon order directly from our supplier in the middle of the country, in recyclable cardboard cylinders. I hope you’ll like the change. —Buddy

BR Color Paste is formulated to match all BR Color Products. The paste is used as a
slurry to fill air holes or the voids in BR signature veined finish. Voids may be filled with matching or one or more contrasting colors. (contains 8 lb).

NATURAL LOOK PENETRATING SEALER

BR Penetrating Sealer “natural look” is designed to impart water repellency and reduce water absorption. Sold in quart and gallon containers.

SATIN SEALER

BR Satin Sealer is a water-based and ultra violet resistant acrylic micro-emulsion. It will  help protect the finished surface from oil and water-based stains and enhances the colors. Sold in quart and gallon containers.

FOOD GRADE BEESWAX

BR Food Grade Beeswax helps prevent stains and enhances the color of concrete surfaces. It may be used for maintenance over the life of the concrete project. Just apply a thin coat and buff out. Sold in 12 oz. jars.

BUDDY RHODES EDGE FORMS

are made from 1/4” extruded styrene and may be clamped onto a cabinet for molding the edging of cast-in-place counter tops. They may be mitered on a chop saw to make corners. Sold in 8’ lengths.

BUDDY RHODES CONCRETE SINK MOLDS

allow the creation of concrete sinks integrated into the countertop. Simply place the sink mold in the countertop form and form  the counter around it. Made from sturdy fiberglass with a smooth finish, sink molds may be used hundreds of times on countertop projects.

Now you can have countertops made of one of the most widely used, versatile construction materials: concrete. Not only is concrete capable of taking on any shape imaginable for a countertop, but it can be adapted to complement any decor. Feel and longevity of concrete.
Variety of edge shapes to choose from. Limitless versatility.