With Spring rapidly approaching, we are almost ready to wrap-up the indoor vertical concrete for the season.  For those of you that missed it this year and want to get some hands on training, we will finish what is left next winter; or stop in and get some priceless one-on-one training time at a minimum cost.

 Over the next couple of weeks we will work our way over the floor and will be finished around the time the weather shapes up enough to begin working outside.  Once under way,  hopefully we will  spark some interest as people are driving by wondering "What the heck are they doing there!?"

 

Our arches and columns have color on them now.  The unique colors are achieved by layering and combining various colors, and is easily applied using a spray bottle.  Additional effects are created using sea sponges, peat moss, and rags.

 

Most try to make old walls look new but we decided to go the opposite way with one of the walls at The Rental Branch.  By creating the brick out of concrete first, then plastering around it using Indiana Limestone plaster we made the plaster look as if it is crumbling off the wall to expose the brick it was applied over.  There are even a couple of cracks in the plaster for authenticity!

 

 

The arches and planters at the entrance of The Rental Branch were our first project since Nathan Giffin from Vertical Artisans has left us to mud, carve, and color on our own.  These were completely done by Rental Branch staff!  (Nathan-hope we have made you proud!)

 

The fireplace is coming along. We finished the texture & design and are ready for color. We used Vertifaux vertical carving mix with a slate texture on the actual fireplace and the boxes.  The mantle and the counters are completely finished, sealer and all.

 

Using 100% epoxy and metallic pigment, we have finally out-done ourselves with this floor!  Thanks are in order to Troy and Vic from CDC for their help and creativity.  We are looking forward to seeing the reactions people have when they see this work of art...it is Awesome!

 

This floor is a stamped overlay using Butterfield T1000 Stampable Overlay mix.  We stamped the texture with Roman Slate skins, and stained with Brickform Acid Stain. Once the joints are grouted we will apply another coat of sealer and this floor is finished, without heavy lifting!

 

Introduction to Stone Facing          April 29, 30, and 31      8:30-5:00
A three day hands on seminar presented by Altered Surfaces featuring Nathan Giffin!  Contact Pete Simon at 630-689-8918  for information and registration.  The cost is $1350 per person and includes a one year subscription to verticalartisans.com, an $800 value.  Reserve your spot now because space is limited and this is sure to be a hit!

 

Concrete Stamping Deminar           May 7                                   8:00-4:00    
The Rental Branch is hosting a one day hands on deminar on flatwork coloring and stamping.  A great skill for any contractor to have under his belt, and a fun project for do-it-yourselfers...get out of the gray area!  The cost is $150 per person and includes lunch.  To ensure everybody gets the most out of our deminars, we limit                                                  the  number of participants so space is limited.
                                         Call now to reserve your spot.