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Post in 'The Perfect Picture' started by karl, Jan 8, 2009.

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  1. karl Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 9, 2007
    1,057 posts
    Huntington, West Virginia
    I've been trolling decorative concrete forums. I hope to do some countertops and a fireplace surround in my house.

    I came across this picture. It's not really my taste, but it is beautiful.

    This was done out of concrete.

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    karl, Jan 8, 2009
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  2. Pagey Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 2, 2008
    2,419 posts
    Middle TN
    That's pretty darned slick. I like it! Always wanted to have talent.
    Pagey, Jan 8, 2009
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  3. EatenByLimestone Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 12, 2006
    4,114 posts
    It might look completely different if the lights were off and it was lit by the insert.

    Furniture has a different look.

    Matt
    EatenByLimestone, Jan 8, 2009
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  4. savageactor7 Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 25, 2008
    3,698 posts
    CNY
    Hey that is very nice...I've see a lot of regular Joe's do fantastic things with that stucco that comes in the 5 gal buckets, anyone know if that's code for that application?...I dunno.
    savageactor7, Jan 8, 2009
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  5. karri0n New Member

    joined: Nov 18, 2008
    1,148 posts
    Eastern CT
    Is this an insert, a fireplace, or a masonry stove? Regardless, it's really nice. Not sure on the heat output, though.
    karri0n, Jan 8, 2009
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  6. the_dude Feeling the Heat

    joined: Feb 26, 2008
    298 posts
    Southern WI
    That is an EPA fireplace. Looks like a Quadrafire 7100/Heat-n-Glo Northstar /Heatilator Constitution. Whatever it is, it definitely heats.

    I think the concrete work is nice as well, but definitely not my bag. Check out the view out the windows!
    the_dude, Jan 8, 2009
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  7. the_dude Feeling the Heat

    joined: Feb 26, 2008
    298 posts
    Southern WI
    Something strange is going on today. Nothing seems to be working right.
    the_dude, Jan 8, 2009
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  8. karri0n New Member

    joined: Nov 18, 2008
    1,148 posts
    Eastern CT
    That's a nice view, didn't even notice that. But they need to ditch the dish :p
    karri0n, Jan 8, 2009
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  9. the_dude Feeling the Heat

    joined: Feb 26, 2008
    298 posts
    Southern WI
    HELP!
    the_dude, Jan 8, 2009
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  10. SlyFerret Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 12, 2007
    1,409 posts
    Delaware, Ohio
    Beautiful! I love it!

    The view through those windows is indeed awesome. I especially like the view of the back of the satellite dish.

    -SF
    SlyFerret, Jan 8, 2009
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  11. the_dude Feeling the Heat

    joined: Feb 26, 2008
    298 posts
    Southern WI
    Something strange is going on today. First my posts would show, thus the reason for 3 of them. Now I have tried editing them three times, and nothing. I give up. Sorry for the clutter.
    the_dude, Jan 8, 2009
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  12. SlyFerret Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 12, 2007
    1,409 posts
    Delaware, Ohio
    Sounds like either your computer or your ISP is going a little cache crazy.

    -SF
    SlyFerret, Jan 8, 2009
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  13. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,267 posts
    Northern Illinois
    Most of that type of product (Sto/Dryvit/etc.) is a polymer, cementitious mixture (depending on the product). It probably shouldn't be used any closer than the typical CTC specs for the stove because of the polymer stuff. If outside of the CTC specs, it should pose no problems.

    Disclaimer: This is info simply from knowledge of the product, not a product engineers point of view. If there is REAL interest from any hearth member, I think I could get specs for acceptable/unacceptable hearth usage.

    Jags.
    Jags, Jan 8, 2009
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  14. Adios Pantalones Minister of Fire

    joined: May 20, 2008
    5,560 posts
    S.NH- Mass's smoking section
    Adios Pantalones, Jan 8, 2009
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  15. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,267 posts
    Northern Illinois
    Must........resist.........playing with..........wood........comment. :shut:
    Jags, Jan 8, 2009
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  16. ScottF New Member

    joined: Aug 7, 2008
    411 posts
    Southern NH
    Wow. Love the backdrop of Quadriplegics behind the stove. Is that what you call them if they are missing their heads also or would that be pentapalegics? Looks like something they might do to someone in Iran if they dont like them.
    ScottF, Jan 8, 2009
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  17. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,466 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    Ah yes, I remember it well . . . the restaurant was in Waterville . . . used to freak me out a bit as a young child as I wasn't quite sure of the place -- in a child's mind I was wondering what they served there and if that was what happened if you didn't tip very well. As you may or may not know the Weathervane is there now.
    firefighterjake, Jan 8, 2009
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  18. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,466 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    Wow . . . pretty impressive . . . wouldn't fit in with my decor, but it looks pretty sharp.
    firefighterjake, Jan 8, 2009
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  19. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    The word is torso. It's been done in sculpture long before Iran was a country.
    begreen, Jan 12, 2009
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