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Decorative concrete countertop mix.

EnCounter is a low-shrink, high-strength concrete countertop mix that is easily colored, finished, stained, and polished. Although designed for contractors and cast-in-place applications, it also works well for studio casting. When mixed with plain water and no admixtures, it yields 8800 psi

at 28 days. Seven-day breaks with the optional accelerator and superplasticizer come in at 9000 psi, and 28-day breaks with the same admixtures top out at 10,450 psi. An instructional video covering forming, blockouts, mixing, special effects, polishing, and sealing is also available. The Stamp Store. 888-848-0059. www.thestampstore.com. Circle 16.

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