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Presented by concrete countertop expert, fu tung cheng, an awardwinning designer and renowned trainer. Concrete countertops made simple by futung cheng, paperback. The detailed processdesigned and tested by futung cheng takes the guesswork out of making concrete countertops. Today we look at the pros and cons of concrete countertops. Tung oil is often applied to wood to create a durable, waterresistant surface. Were trying to make it really convenient and costeffective so that contractors can play with the creative parts of inlaying and making the mold, says futung cheng, author of the bestselling book concrete countertops taunton press 2003 and founder of cheng design.
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