The Concrete Podcast

Spray-up GFRC or SCC GFRC? Joe Bates, Jon Schuler, and Brandon Gore explore the equipment, techniques, and craftsmanship behind today's most successful concrete countertops, concrete sinks, and decorative concrete projects. Learn when spray-up makes sense, how SCC GFRC changes the game, and how to choose between ICT Protect and ICT Fusion.

A good concrete shop is built on more than mix design. In this episode of The Concrete Podcast, Joe Bates joins Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler to talk sprayed GFRC, SCC concrete, concrete wastewater systems, sealers, pigments, and the kind of craftsmanship lessons that only come from years inside the shop. If you build concrete countertops, sinks, furniture, or decorative concrete, this conversation is packed with practical insight you can actually use.

Every concrete maker wants cleaner casts, stronger surfaces, and fewer surprises. In this episode, Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler talk through one of the most misunderstood parts of SCC GFRC: fiber ghosting. You will learn the difference between natural fiber shadowing and true surface problems, plus how fiber choice, plasticizer load, acid etching, mold material, ice loading, and mix temperature all shape the final result. If you make GFRC countertops, concrete sinks, or decorative concrete pieces, this conversation will help you work with the material instead of fighting it.

You can build a beautiful concrete countertop, but if you seal it at the wrong time, you can undo everything. In this episode, we break down curing, moisture control, and sealing strategies that help you avoid failure and create long-lasting concrete countertops and sinks using proven systems like Maker Mix and ICT Sealer.

Concrete makers and DIY artisans are asking better questions than ever. In this episode of The Concrete Podcast, Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler unpack the real answers behind sealer patina, mix design, GFRC surface quality, curing consistency, and why better materials and testing lead to better concrete countertops and sinks.

Concrete countertops and concrete sinks can fail fast without real tech support. Brandon Gore and Jon explain how GFRC, Maker Mix, and ICT Reactive Sealer help makers build repeatable, confident results.

If you love working with concrete but feel stuck turning skill into a sustainable business, this episode is your roadmap. In this first Concrete Podcast of 2026, we break down the real business of concrete countertops, from pricing and tools to marketing, risk, and long-term growth. Whether you are a DIY maker going pro or a seasoned concrete artisan looking to tighten margins and reclaim your time, this episode helps you build a shop that actually supports your life, not one that owns it.

Concrete countertops and sinks do not have to be a one-and-done gamble. In this episode, Brandon and Jon break down how to clean, prep, and reseal concrete the right way, price it profitably, and get deeper color with Maker Mix, Boost, and smart pigment timing.