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Let me cover this one subject. Remember when mom or dad was
making candy from sugar and /or brown sugar? You tried to help or
copy what they did. You use exactly the same ingredients yet your
candy turned out so hard you couldnt eat it with steel teeth. Thats
when you found out that you have to pay close attention to when you
mix certain ingredients and what you mix them in and whether the
ingredients were warm, hot or cold, how long you mixed them, how

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own Styro-Foam Edge Forms with Edge Profiles.

hot to cook it and how long to cook it, and how long to let it set. Oh
man, for some people they decided not to make anything that has to
do with mixing, blending and batching in their business. However for
others, its intriguing and so interesting that they use it in
everything they do. So, with all of this in mind we think,
concrete. Cement mixes and concrete designs. How
long was it cooked? Or how hot was it cooked.?
What technique was used? It will all get hard,
but what will the characteristics be? Color,
texture, strength, integrity, weight and
flexibility.
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I visited the retail location of one of
the distributors of I.T. products and
the technician didnt try and sell me
anything. He was so knowledgeable
& helpful with my questions.

Steve Haines

My countertops are beautiful. Im glad

I decided to install concrete
countertops in my new home. The
installers from I.T. were so
professional and courteous.

Marilyn Deal

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New Concrete Countertop
Styro-Foam Forms
I have created several concrete
Stores. They sell stucco, stucco tools,
countertops, furniture and other items
fiber mesh and naturally, Styro-Foam
relating to them. I have used many
Sheets. It comes in 1/2, 1, 1 1/2, and 2
different types of edge forms and
inch thicknesses. They bag it in 2 x 4
frames. From the plastic extrusions by
sheets and usually 10 or more sheets in
Buddy Rhodes to Melamine. I used
a bag The thickness will determine how
styro foam for my sink cut-outs. I have
many.sheets you get. I met with the
used styrofoam forms for pool
supplier and he told me just bring him a
coping. I learned how to bend it
piece of plywood cut with the profile
without breaking it. One day I started
edge I want at the thickness I want and
using it to frame my countertops. I Fireplaces are the focal point
he would do it for free if I would buy my
perfected it and now thats all I use. of any den. They can include a
styrofoam from him. Well, thats over mantle and / or a hearth. They
The heck with all that other fancy
200 four foot edge forms for only the can be made to have a
cutting. First let me cover how to get it modern look as well as the old
cost of the product which was around
really cheap. In several cities around world antique appearance.
$60 for the whole bag.
the usa there are Stucco Supply

Now an outside kitchen can

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Then I met with the styrofoam manufacturer, and he told me he would do
take on the look of a country
inn grill or a lake side cottage
with that peaceful quite
mesquite appearance.

It too. You can coat it or use packaging tape over it for a smooth surface.
You can just buy the bag and do it yourself. Or just cut straight 2 inch strips Bathroom surrounds have
For edge forms. **Note** When attaching the styro forms, use roofing been an issue for quite some
Plastic caps with your screws. They hold the styro forms in place better. time. Vanities, showers, tubs
They are the only thing I use now. and floors can finally become
Then make a curve like edges and cutouts. available and affordable.
Take a 1 or 2 inch strip of strofoam form. Get some filament tape (the kind
With strings in it). Place the tape on the outside curve of the styrofoam
Before trying to bend it. Then you should be able to wrap it around your
Leg without the first break. Its amazing how it works. Some contractors are making
Want a natural stone edge? Take your hand and break the edge with your tables, benches planters and
Hand making it very jagged. Cover it with tape and pour your top up to it. so many more items. Truly the
It will create an awesome natural stone edge for pennies. I did ask how sky is the limit with I. T. S
much they paid for the machine that cut the styrofoam. They told me only product line.
$1100. It was only some bent pipes and tubing with a Hot Wire attached.
Not much to it.
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I want to personally thank you for your investment in the NPN product. Were
Proud of it and were sure it will help you if used properly.
Many individuals have taken short cuts and run out of patience and have also
Ended up with an unsatisfactory project. Follow these instructions and you cant
Go wrong. NPN works best with surfaces such as Plexiglas. Lets assume you
have some knowledge of concrete countertops. First you have your table. Then
The Plexiglas and your frames. Yes if you line your edge frames with wrapping
Tape or similar item, youll get the same results. OK. Now your project has
Been formed up. Spray some water onto the surface. Take a damp towel and
Wipe up the excess water, making sure to leave some water residue on the
Surface. There is a reason for this. Then take the same towel or another one. It
Can be dry or damp. Apply a small amount of NPN to the towel. Wipe the NPN
Onto the surface in circular motions. It goes a long ways. All you want to do is
Coat the surface. The water residue will disappear as you apply the NPN. Do
Not over apply it. Just coat it. Now you must let it set overnite. You can let it set
For a week. But you must let it set for at least 12 hours in temperatures above
70 deg. Thats it, youre ready to pour your concrete countertop mix.
One mistake many people make is not getting their mix thoroughly blended.
Any very small piece of concrete not mixed will create an ugly spot. Keep in
Mind, we dont want to polish this, so, dont pour too stiff and vibrate it. The
Concrete mix will come together better and bug holes will leave more rapidly
When using Plexiglas. If you use care when removing your concrete countertop,
Youll be able to use the Plexiglas over and over. Heres what to do;
The next day or two, remove the frames. Slide the Plexiglas and all over the
Edge so that a good grip can be achieved to pick it up. Pick up Plexiglas and
Concrete together. Do not remove the Plexiglas until you have turned it over or
Leaned it against the wall or a-frame. Once you remove the Plexiglas, do not
Touch the concrete. Even though it is hard and smooth, during the first 24 to 36
Hours it will pickup the oils from your skin or other substances.
Good luck with your projects.