We recently completed a beautiful outdoor concrete kitchen. This custom contemporary home was situated on a bay front property in Bridgehampton, NY. The outdoor living area was designed with concrete in mind. The project had several challenges that made this project both difficult and exciting. The kitchen featured two waterfall legs, an integral concrete sink, cast-in stainless steel piers for an upper bar top, and rabbeted panels surrounding the two peninsulas. The architect chose the color Taupe in our Classic Concrete Finish. By casting the concrete countertops in GFRC we were able to reduce weight and keep a heavy 2″ edge profile. The concrete sink was cast directly into the countertops to create a seamless working surface. Prefabricated stainless steel piers were fabricated and cast into the concrete to create the support system for the upper bar top. Unfortunately this was not in place when we snapped some photos. The Rabbeted concrete wall panels were a really slick touch. We had a 3/8 x 3/8 rabbet that followed all the panel perimeters. Small details like that really turn a great project into an exceptional one.
Trueform Concrete - Concrete Countertop
Trueform Concrete - Concrete Countertop
Trueform Concrete - Concrete Countertop
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The “Big Idea” -
Just when we thought that we were already making large scale concrete tables and islands, the past monsters were dwarfed by this incredible 12′ x 5′ concrete conference room table. A marketing company located in Westchester county, NY, asked Trueform Concrete to create this 60 sqft table top for their main conference room. The existing table that they had made them feel crammed and unorganized with wires everywhere. It’s not every day clients come to us with projects of this scale so the challenges that this table posed pushed our team to tweak process and stretch our abilities.
Building the concrete mold -
One of our initial challenges was actually finding the correct surface to cast this project on. Keep in mind that concrete is cast on water resistant surfaces, and finding a surface in one piece that is 60 sqft is a challenge in itself. Once we secured our casting surface it became clear that we needed to create a cart that would support and allow us to cast this table top flat and level. We were able to manipulate an existing 10′ x 4′ casting cart to handle this project by adding some steel runners and supports. Precast concrete is typically cast upside-down in the mold and flipped over the following day to expose the finished surface. As we thought this project out, the third challenge surfaced about how to flip this large concrete table top safely for the piece and for the staff. We decided to place two casting sheets on top of each other and then separate them with wood strips every 10″ the whole length on the mold. The idea was to elevate our casting surface and allow us to place our nylon slings under the concrete table top before we started casting. Because of the high and early strengths of our concrete mixes, we can typically de-mold and flip pieces the morning after we pour. With a project of this scale it was better to have everything setup before hand and reduce the risk of stressing the table while flipping it over.
Casting the concrete table –
This project required about 800 lbs of raw casting material so all the separate mixes were prepared before we began. Because of the large size of this concrete table, we created a pulley system with a bungee cord support for our GFRC spray equipment. The pulley was constructed to handle the weight of the concrete in the GFRC gun. It also allowed us to spray this table with two men, one on each long side of the mold. The spraying portion of this project took about a solid 40 minutes of continuous spraying. Several layers of fiber mesh were placed into this table to create support and strength. The casting process continued for about another 2 hours leaving us with a monster to face the next day.
Flipping the table –
Before flipping the table over, it was ground and sanded smooth on all of the undersides because people’s knees, hands, and legs, would interact with the bottom of this table on a regular basis. Once the table was clean and smooth, we used a chain fall hoist and strapped it into the pre-placed slings. We were able to flip this table right over and back onto the cart it was cast on. The table sat on that cart for another two weeks and went though our standard process to receive the desired finish and look the client had requested.
Delivery and Installation –
The table was much too large to fit in our truck, so we got a 16’ trailer and mounted our A-frame on it. With all of the pieces loaded, strapped, and in place, we were off to our destination. The table was transferred to a sheetrock A-frame and rolled into the conference room to be set on its base. It was a 4 man operation getting this table top to set onto the steel base.
The project also included a countertops along built-in cabinets and a floating side table with a waterfall leg. The tables and the countertops all had our signature finish and a thickness of 2.5”.
Loading the A-frame - Trueform Concrete
Loading the A-frame - Trueform Concrete
- Concrete conference table – Trueform Concrete
Concrete conference table - Trueform Concrete
Concrete conference table - Trueform Concrete
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Karl’s Appliance recently opened a new location at 469 Route 17 South in Paramus, NJ. The showroom is an impressive 10,000 sq ft of high end kitchen and laundry appliances. Some of the brands that are on display include Sub Zero, Wolf, Viking, Lynx, Thermador, Gaggenau, DCS, Dacor, Franke and many more. This is Karl’s Appliance first store in Bergen County. From the early stages, Trueform Concrete worked with the wonderful staff at Karl’s to create some unique concrete pieces that would compliment this high end appliance showroom.
Franke Sink Display – Concrete Sinks
Franke wanted to show 6 of their top undermount stainless steel sinks in a modern display. We worked with Franke to create individual concrete display pieces that could easily be swapped out as newer sink models became available. To keep the display simple and clean, we chose two neutral colors in our Classic Finish and a simple Eased Edge Profile.
Franke Sink Display - Trueform Concrete
Viking Cook Tops and Stove Display – Concrete Countertops
The Viking Stove display gave us a great opportunity to show a more traditional style of concrete countertops. Concrete is a diverse enough building material that it can be cast and finished to achieve many different design styles. We chose the color Olive in our Signature Finish for the center island display. The countertop was 1.5″ thick with our Ogee Edge Profile. The curved island top was done 2″ thick with an Eased Edge Profile. The other stove and range displays were all done in the color Sand LBG with Eased and Classic Edge Profiles.
Concrete Countertop - Trueform Concrete
Concrete Countertop - Trueform Concrete
Concrete Countertop - Trueform Concrete
Concrete Countertop - Trueform Concrete
Concrete Countertop - Trueform Concrete
Concrete Countertop - Trueform Concrete
The Front Desk – Thick Concrete Countertop
We created a 5″ thick concrete countertop for Karl’s front desk. The color Sand TPG was chosen to compliment the laminate countertop base and tile floor. The countertop was 1″ thick on the office side and dropped down 5″ on the customer side. The thickness gave the front desk a bold and substantial presence.
Concrete Reception Desk - Trueform Concrete
Outdoor Kitchen – Concrete Countertop and Concrete Bar Top
Concrete is the perfect product to be placed in an outdoor setting. Outside of the home, concrete serves many functions: patios, pavers, walls, countertops, pool coping, tables, fire pits, and more. The Lynx outdoor kitchen display needed a natural and clean look. For the surrounding countertops we chose the color Taupe in our Signature Finish. For the elevated bar top we selected our2″ Slate Edge Profile which brought the element of a stone slab look into the design.
Outdoor Kitchen Countertops - Trueform Concrete
Outdoor Kitchen Countertops - Trueform Concrete
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We recently cast two floating concrete sinks for a bathroom in south Jersey. Because of our extensive color library, we were able to use an older color sample from a past job and match it up to the client’s tile perfectly. Color matching is one of those unique specialties that concrete has and at any given time we are creating custom color samples for clients. At the client meeting in our showroom, we provided our client with two steel sink brackets as well as mounting instructions for the contractor. Once the brackets were in the wall, construction could continue right around the brackets. For the concrete sinks, the client chose model B3 20″ x 12″ x 5″ rectangle sink. When we came for installation, the brackets were protruding out of finished tile wall completely level and spaced properly, which made our job easy. We used adhesive caulk to adhere the concrete sinks to the wall and brackets. To finish it off we ran a clean bead of caulk around the perimeter of the sink to prevent water from dripping behind the sink. The final product was two beautiful floating concrete sinks.
Concrete Sink - Trueform Concrete
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Trueform Concrete recently completed concrete sinks for a NYC Office Building. Because they were for a commercial application we were to make sure that the countertops met ADA compliance. The concrete color chosen for this project was a custom dark brown. The concrete sink featured a six inch apron drop edge with an undermount porcelain sink. The vanity had an integral backsplash cast into the concrete. The concrete was supported by wall cleats on one side wall and the back wall, while the other side of the concrete was supported by the integral waterfall leg. The faucet and the soap dispenser were both automatic sensor activated. Functional and unique, concrete once again proves to be a great solution for commercial applications. Being able to cast everything as one solid unit decreases the amount of time it would take to install every part separately. Because it is cast as one sink unit it is also seam free, which clients love.
Concrete Sink - Trueform Concrete
Concrete Sink - Trueform Concrete
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Trueform Concrete just finished up a custom Dining Room Concrete Table. This unique table was designed by Jana Manning of Manning Design Group. The custom shape is a one-of-a-kind concept that creates dining space for 10 people to sit. The total table length came in at 9′ 5″ long x 40″ wide. The notches and bump-outs were 22.75″ long x 4″ deep. The concrete table was a custom gray color and had a 2.5″ thick apron edge. The actual concrete table top thickness was 1″ thick to decrease the weight. An extremely flexible and high strength concrete mix was used to cast a durable and stable concrete table. The base was created by Colin Kelly Design and constructed of tube steel. The design was sleek and had a ribbed spine structure that gave the concrete table top support all the way down the piece. The end product was a very fun and functional Concrete Dining Room Table.
Concrete Dining Room Table by Trueform Concrete
Concrete Dining Room Table by Trueform Concrete
Steel Base for Concrete Table Top
For more information on how Trueform can create a Custom Concrete Table for you please visit our website: Trueformconcrete.com
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Concrete played an integral part in the design of this New Jersey shore home. The overall design of the space was modern with some natural textures from the wood choices that ran throughout the home. Our concrete products fit right into the space and complimented the neutral color palette. The bathroom shower was a great example of how concrete can help designers in solving problems. The designer needed a shower curb to rest the glass walls on that was pitched back toward the shower pan. With its ability to take shape and form, we were able to cast a pitched shower curb that complimented the river rocks on the shower floor and also matched the countertop. The home also featured concrete countertops and back splash panels, an integral concrete sink, 2 concrete fireplace surrounds and hearths, and two bathroom countertops.
Concrete in the Kitchen :
Concrete Countertop & Concrete Backsplash Panels
Concrete in the Powder Room :
Floating Concrete Sink
Concrete in the Bathroom :
Concrete Bathroom Countertop
Concrete Bathroom Countertop
Concrete Shower Saddle
Concrete for the Fireplace :
Concrete Fireplace Surround
Concrete Fireplace Surround
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For the second year in a row, Trueform Concrete exhibited at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in NYC. Our 2011 display showcased some of the products that we are now offering online such as sinks, tables, fireplace surrounds, wall panels, and some new items as well, including a bench and a console table. There was an excellent turnout at the show and we received some great compliments on our work. Special thanks to all that came by our booth to visit! It was great to meet so many new and interesting people as well as to see some old friends and past clients who are living with and enjoying our products!
Products displayed included:
The Cube Collection: 36 x 36 Cube Table
Console Table: 42 x 15
Lavare Sink Collection: 23 x 18 Lacus Sink & Vallum Sink & 36 x 22 Novo Sink
Linearis Fireplace Collection: Link fireplace Surround & Wrap Fireplace Surround
Concrete Requiem Bench: 56 x 18
Concrete Ribbon Sink: WMR45 – 45 x 20
Below are some photos of the products on display as well as the booth.
Architectural Digest Home Design Show NYC
Architectural Digest Home Design Show NYC
Concrete Sinks - Lavare Collection & Wall Panels
Concrete Ribbon Sink
Mobius Coffee Table
Concrete Cube Coffee Table
Concrete Requiem Bench
Concrete Console Table
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Even with the current economic state, Trueform Concrete is seeing that home owners are still remodeling, but the trend is that most are looking to work on smaller projects in their home such as bathrooms as opposed to larger, more costly projects. We have definitely seen a swing in demand towards concrete sinks, vanity tops and custom vanity bases.
This client, located in Wyckoff, NJ selected our 40″ concrete trough sink (Model #B9) for their master bathroom. This 5″ piece was made in the color Graphite from Trueform’s Classic Color Palette to perfectly compliment their backsplash tile. The custom vanity base was made of tube steel with 3 x 3 legs and 1 x 2 cross bars. The vanity legs were finished in a black patina to give it a rustic and unique surface finish while the cross bars and slotted shelf were in brushed steel. Steel is a great material to incorporate with concrete – the endless options with both materials make it easy to create a beautiful combination. The clients were thrilled with the outcome, stating that they felt like they had a piece of art in their bathroom.
Concrete sink with steel vanity base
Concrete sink
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Trueform Concrete created a 3″ thick 12′ x 4′ concrete island top for a designer in NYC. The white Poggenpohl island base cabinets height were set to 33″ off of the finished tile floor. This allowed the concrete to sit proud of the cabinets 3″ leaving the client a 36″ counter height. The island featured a 3″ thick concrete drop down leg on one side and and overhang for eating on the other. The overhang was supported by two 3″ thick legs on the right and left sides of the island top. An undermount prep sink was cast into the island to give the client a prep station for light duty food preparation. The color was a custom color match to an existing floor tile and was made in our Signature Finish.
Concrete Countertop Island
Concrete Countertop Island Dropdown Leg
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