South African construction professionals and homeowners can transform and mould concrete into almost any shape or structure by making use of the innovative Buddy Rhodes System of bagged concrete and moulds, available exclusively through Concreate.
Johannesburg-based Concreate is an innovative show house which was established in September 2011 to display the numerous advantages of concrete and cement in architectural and interior design applications, offering attractive and decorative finishes that are time-saving, cost-saving and energy efficient.
Concreate director Peter Norton points out that the USA-based Buddy Rhodes mixingsystem is among the most innovative for modern concrete applications. “The Buddy Rhodes bone white spray coat mix is ideal for architects and interior designers, as it enables the user to mould and colour concrete into aesthetically-pleasing and modern items such as furniture and work top surfaces. Having witnessed the benefits of the system first-hand at a trade show in the USA, we decided to introduce Buddy Rhodes as a complimentary product to the local building industry.”
Due to the simplicity of the mix, Norton points out that concrete structures can be moulded within a matter of hours. “The Buddy Rhodes white spray coat mix is time and cost-effective, as the user simply has to mix the product with water, before adding the curing polymer, pigment and water reducer,” he continues. “The end result is an environmentally-friendly and highly-durable product that is easy to form and texture. The mix is also available with 16 different pigments; thereby, ensuring that the user is able to create the exact concrete structure of their choice.”
Norton notes that Concreate has been making use of the Buddy Rhodes white spray coat mix system for the past six months to create concrete counter tops and furniture for leading architectural firm Urban Works. “The items built for Urban Works using the Buddy Rhodes mixing system have proven to be highly-popular. As a result, it has also been used for making basins for homeowners, and numerous additional items of furniture for the Concreate show room.”
Norton points out that the biggest challenge facing Concreate is the fact that a number of people still think of concrete as an unattractive material, reserved only for foundations and sidewalks. “Concrete is an extraordinary material which is practical, expressive and aesthetic. To most people; however, it is cold, grey and ugly. Concreate has been established to dispel that myth, by showcasing to visitors the warmth and colour that concrete can bring to a home. Concrete can be produced from almost any location, and is inexpensive, durable, non-combustible and impervious to decay.”
Looking to the future, Norton is confident that Concreate has potential for significant growth in the South African market. “Despite the fact that the show house has only been open for a matter of months, Concreate has already generated a considerable amount of interest from numerous architects nationwide. I am proud to say that several projects have already been implemented as a result, and we are looking forward to an exciting future, which has the potential for considerable growth and expansion,” he concludes.
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