GFRC Countertops and Decorative Concrete Tips Every Maker Should Know

About this episode

Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler discuss concrete countertops, the upcoming workshop, and practical tips for makers in the decorative concrete field.

Concrete is a craft best learned shoulder to shoulder. In this episode of The Concrete Podcast, Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler announce the upcoming Concrete Heroes Quest workshop in Napa, California, a three day hands on training for makers working with concrete countertops, GFRC, and decorative concrete. The goal is simple: bring the concrete community together, because we get better faster when we learn together. From there, the conversation moves into real questions coming from the decorative concrete world. They break down the difference between true patina and sealer failure, why white concrete countertop samples can look completely different depending on exposure, and why professional grade mixes outperform DIY bagged materials. Brandon also explains his method for casting seamless waterfall concrete countertops using SCC GFRC and why proper mix design is critical for success. The episode also includes an update to Kodiak Pro Maker Mix. After refining one of the raw materials with the manufacturer, the mix now delivers improved flowability and consistency, along with updated guidance for water and TBP plasticizer. If you work with concrete countertops, concrete sinks, or…

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Gore

Guest: Jon Schuler

Topics covered

• GFRC countertops
• decorative concrete
• concrete community
• mix design
• workshop training
• patina vs sealer failure

Keywords

• concrete countertops
• GFRC
• decorative concrete
• mix design
• patina
• workshop
• flowability
• seamless waterfall

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Kodiak Pro Maker Mix, SCC GFRC

Places: Napa, California

More episodes of The Concrete Podcast

• Spray-Up GFRC, Scaling Your Shop, and Smarter Sealing with Joe Bates · June 4, 2026 · 1h 29m
• GFRC Spray Tips, Concrete Countertops, and Shop Secrets with Joe Bates · May 6, 2026 · 1h 17m
• GFRC Fiber Ghosting Explained | Embracing the Material, Cleaner Casts, and Better SCC Results · April 24, 2026 · 1h 13m
• What Every Concrete Maker Gets Wrong, And How to Fix It · April 3, 2026 · 1h 12m
• The Hidden Cost of Cheap Concrete Countertop Materials · February 12, 2026 · 1h 26m
• The Business of Concrete Countertops, How Makers Build Profitable, Sustainable Shops · January 28, 2026 · 1h 42m