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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Concrete is not just used for countertops, sinks, and tables. In this New York City apartment Trueform fabricated a precast concrete staircase. Each stair tread was carefully templated and labeled to fit back into place after fabrication. Since all of the risers were cast in concrete as well, we needed to to use 1″ foam to template this staircase. The foam represented the final product and we were able to work through complex areas by seeing the way the concrete would need to interact with all of the different variables. The client chose the Signature Finish to give this staircase a more industrial look. Each stair tread was 1″ thick and the risers were cast at 3/4″ thick. The treads and risers were glued down over the existing stair case. All of the seams were tight and precise, giving us a very clean looking finished product. Cutouts were placed in specific locations to allow the custom tube steel railing to come through the concrete. Airplane cable was used to create spacer rungs between the tube steel posts to finish off this beautiful concrete staircase.
Concrete Stair Treads & Risers
Concrete Stair Treads & Risers
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This Livingston, NJ repeat client presented us with the challenge of creating a unique shelving unit to store their liquor and wine. Preliminary sketches were made of an asymmetrical shelf design. Once we got the final design approved, it was time to visit the space and take precise measurements and a map of every wall stud. The stud placement dictated the specific locations of the vertical concrete supports. Trueform chose GFRC for this project because of the many intricate parts and long spans of these concrete planks.
Many hours were spent drawing up mounting systems and testing different options for creating and securing the wine tower. The tower included clear acrylic tubing that was cut and secured into the mold at a 3 degree angle. The angle minus the pivot by the bottle placed each bottle exactly level when pushed into the holes. The goal for the shelves was not to see any visible fasteners, screws, or brackets. All the shelves were fastened to the wall with angle iron that was recessed and hidden into the concrete shelves themselves. The center supports were cast with holes to toe into wall studs and snapped together using cast-in steel rods and female inserts. All of the shelves on this project were finished top and bottom so the molds were built to allow for a clean surface finish. The whole unit was like one big Ikea kit – everything fit perfectly into place.
A concrete vessel sink was placed on top of the countertop in a matching Signature Finish. In the end it was great to look at the original rendering and see how it came to life exactly as planned. The customer was thrilled with the results!
Bar Shelf Rendering
Concrete Bar Shelves
Floating Wine Bottles
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Concrete tables are a hot item. Trueform Concrete is seeing a surge in residential and commercial clients requesting custom tables to be fabricated for them. Some common materials used for concrete table bases are steel, wood, and concrete. Steel is an interesting material of choice because there are so many options available. From reclaimed i-beams with beautiful patinas to polished stainless steel, the options are endless and can be made to match the design of your space.
This project came to Trueform as an opportunity to design a table base and tabletop. The client’s only requirement was that it looked thick and had enough leg room to fit their custom chairs. The table base was constructed of 3.5″ x3.5″ tube steel. The base had a top section that extended past the leg supports to help carry the load of the concrete. Although the concrete table top was constructed of lighter weight, higher strength GFRC, we feel that the more support the better when it comes to overhangs. The tabletop was constructed at 1″ thick with a 2 1/2″ apron drop edge. This allowed the concrete table top to sit on and completely cover the steel frame. The tabletop was made in Trueform’s Signature Finish in the color Cobblestone.
Concrete table and steel base
Concrete table with steel base
Concrete table with steel base
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Anthony Albert Studios made a big statement with this small Ridgewood kitchen. This project is the perfect example of how concrete products can be utilized in several different areas of a room. Anthony chose concrete countertops at 1.5″ thick that were cast in Trueform’s Signature Finish in the color Olive with a reverse beveled edge profile. On each side of the stove, stainless steel trivets were cast in to create areas for hot pots and pans to be placed. Carrying the material throughout the rest of the room, Anthony used concrete as trim casing around the large window, which was made 3″ wide and 3/4″ thick. It met up with the glass wall tile that pulled beautiful green and amber tones out of the concrete countertop. The bay window sill was cast in concrete as well and followed the contour of the windows. Behind the stove, a large 3/4″ wall panel was recessed to create a niche for oils and cooking wines. The same 3″ concrete trim was used to create the surround of the niche. The sink was a custom made bow faced concrete farm sink. It was cast at 1.5″ to 3″ thick in the front to create the contour and make it stand proud of the cabinetry. Another special design element in this room are the floating concrete shelves. These concrete shelves were cast in three different sizes, with each shelf getting smaller as they went up the wall. The concrete shelves were finished on all sides, except for the back which was hollowed out to accept custom brackets that were made specifically for these shelves. The most unique part of the shelves is that they were cast to accept puck lights that project light down to either the shelf or countertop below. This is truly a beautiful and unique kitchen that will be enjoyed for years to come. This kitchen and other areas of the home will be featured in 201 Magazine this February/March.
Concrete Countertop, Concrete Farm Sink & Concrete Window Sill & Trim
Concrete countertop with stainless steel trivets
Concrete Farm Sink
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Under the direction of Anthony Albert Studios, Trueform Concrete fabricated a custom concrete farm sink (also referred to as an apron sink or farmhouse sink) for a client in Saddle River, NJ. Anthony Passanante, owner of Anthony Albert Studios in Waldwick, NJ, had a unique design concept for a farm sink that he was unable to achieve with other stone sinks. Anthony selected a wood carving that he utilized throughout the rest of the kitchen that he wanted to incorporate into the sink. Once Trueform received the wood relief, they created reverse molds and cast a concrete version of the wood relief. The relief was prepped, finished, and sent back to Anthony for final approval of the color and finish. With approval of the sample, final drawings were provided showing exactly how the sink would bow out in the front and where the reliefs would be positioned. The second rubber mold was created and the farm sink went into production. When the job-site was ready, Trueform delivered and installed the sink into position. Granite countertops surrounded the farm sink, creating a beautiful contrast of materials in this traditional kitchen. Anthony’s vision and understanding of the capabilities of concrete allowed us to create this beautiful one of a kind piece together. The clients were thrilled with the outcome!
Concrete farm sink right out of the mold
Concrete farm sink in the finished kitchen
Concrete farm sink close up
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