1. DESIGN AND PLANNING
- Why concrete?
- Before you begin
- Break out of the mold
- Complements and supplements
2. BUILDING THE MOLD
- Tools and materials
- Laying out the mold
- Assembling the mold
3. MIX DESIGN
- The basics
- A basic mix
- Calculating and proportioning ingredients
4. MIXING AND POURING
- Tools and materials
- The work environment
- Mixing the concrete
- Placing the concrete
5. CURING, FINISHING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- Curing
- Releasing the concrete
- Grinding and polishing
- Placing inlays
- Sealing the concrete
- Troubleshooting
6. INSTALLING THE COUNTERTOP
- Preparing the cabinets
- Installing the countertop
- Installing the backsplash
Appendix 1: Building a Curved Form
Appendix 2: Forming a Drop-Down Front Edge
Appendix 3: Pouring a Countertop in Place
Appendix 4: Maintaining a Concrete Countertop
