Klassen Concrete Blog http://www.klassenconcrete.com concept design factory.......and all things cool Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:36:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Here’s the latest shots of that yard sign thingy…. http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/heres-the-latest-shots-of-that-yard-sign-thingy/ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/heres-the-latest-shots-of-that-yard-sign-thingy/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:29:23 +0000 admin http://www.klassenconcrete.com/?p=962 These hand made vertical carved rocks were stained with a water based black dye.  The dye was diluted to lessen the impact of the black and increase the translucency (actual word spelled correctly).  I’m probably going to add some rusty oxide to the rock- just to imitate the natural look found in the stone we are using in the landscape in the yard.   The top was also dyed with the same material- still on the fence as to whether or not to seal the top.  Not lovin the shiny and black idea……. it’s not south beach ya know……

At least it’s not brown….. a close source has informed me that black is the new black…. haha!….

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]]> http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/heres-the-latest-shots-of-that-yard-sign-thingy/feed/ 0 here’s how the pro’s apply a sand blast mask…… I think…. http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/heres-how-the-pros-apply-a-sandblast-mask-i-think/ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/heres-how-the-pros-apply-a-sandblast-mask-i-think/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:20:35 +0000 admin http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/heres-how-the-pros-apply-a-sandblast-mask-i-think/ ]]> http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/heres-how-the-pros-apply-a-sandblast-mask-i-think/feed/ 0 What the heck? http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/what-the-heck/ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/what-the-heck/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:56:08 +0000 admin http://www.klassenconcrete.com/?p=955 Some cool clients we’ve done work for over the years asked us to come up with an interesting yard sign for them.  They found a stunning piece of granite they loved and wanted to fit it into the use of a yard sign.  Never one to be traditional…..the signage will be made out of red dragon granite and have their house number blasted into it.  Obviously it will fill the hole in the middle of the sign- duhhh :) .  Any ways, the sign incorporates some interesting carved vertical rock- that has yet to be stained, it features a concrete top, and 2-12×12 timbers on the end which are bolted on and strapped with a steel banding as well

This sign can be found on one of the most historic scenic roads in St Andrews.  Check it out once it drops in the next couple weeks

Note:  ITS NOT DONE YET!!!!!

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]]> http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/fortwhyte-alive-press-release/feed/ 0 THE MUD IS GOING IN AT FORTWHYTE ALIVE!!!!! IT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!!!! http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/the-mud-is-going-in-at-fortwhyte-alive-it-is-happening-right-now/ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/the-mud-is-going-in-at-fortwhyte-alive-it-is-happening-right-now/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:01:39 +0000 admin http://www.klassenconcrete.com/?p=941 this is seriously happening.  
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Those dang burrowing owls and prarie dogs are going to have a palace, condo type living space!

]]> http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/the-mud-is-going-in-at-fortwhyte-alive-it-is-happening-right-now/feed/ 0 Here’s a little floor action we did for our good friends at Shelmerdine’s. http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/heres-a-little-floor-action-we-did-for-our-good-friends-at-shelmerdines/ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/heres-a-little-floor-action-we-did-for-our-good-friends-at-shelmerdines/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:51:30 +0000 admin http://www.klassenconcrete.com/?p=934 These guys have a great handle on all the nick nack paddy wacks you’d ever need for your yard, garden, and home.  Not to mention cool plants and shrubs.  Big hi to all our buddies there!
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So, we ground and stained the floor with very subtle water based dyes and sealers.  Seriously.

]]> http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/heres-a-little-floor-action-we-did-for-our-good-friends-at-shelmerdines/feed/ 0 klassen concrete does not endorse the use of chewing tobacco. But for those of you that do use, we thought we’d provide the next post- just for you. http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/klassen-concrete-does-not-endorse-the-use-of-chewing-tobacco-but-for-those-of-you-that-do-use-we-thought-wed-provide-the-next-post-just-for-you/ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/klassen-concrete-does-not-endorse-the-use-of-chewing-tobacco-but-for-those-of-you-that-do-use-we-thought-wed-provide-the-next-post-just-for-you/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:46:00 +0000 admin http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/klassen-concrete-does-not-endorse-the-use-of-chewing-tobacco-but-for-those-of-you-that-do-use-we-thought-wed-provide-the-next-post-just-for-you/ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/klassen-concrete-does-not-endorse-the-use-of-chewing-tobacco-but-for-those-of-you-that-do-use-we-thought-wed-provide-the-next-post-just-for-you/feed/ 0 proper loading technique for ‘chew’ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/proper-loading-technique-for-chew/ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/proper-loading-technique-for-chew/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:44:47 +0000 admin http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/proper-loading-technique-for-chew/ ]]> http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/proper-loading-technique-for-chew/feed/ 0 Official klassen concrete team Owl. http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/official-klassen-concrete-team-owl/ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/official-klassen-concrete-team-owl/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:41:12 +0000 admin http://www.klassenconcrete.com/?p=928 found this sucker hanging around the shop.  We do not, repeat not have a mouse/rat problem now.
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but you may want to ask yourself: did they ever????
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]]> http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/official-klassen-concrete-team-owl/feed/ 0 This blogging session sponsored by Orville Redenbacher and Compliments Club Soda http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/this-blogging-session-sponsored-by-orville-redenbacher-and-compliments-club-soda/ http://www.klassenconcrete.com/blog/this-blogging-session-sponsored-by-orville-redenbacher-and-compliments-club-soda/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:38:20 +0000 admin http://www.klassenconcrete.com/?p=926 That  just means I can go hard all night and not have to worry about those pesky calories.

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