Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - (Page 54) This countertop design was done with a fiber optic product from Illumi-Crete. The fiber-optic display has three modes: a daytime phase with only the white glass and mirror showing; a romantic mood-setting phase that shows only the Illumi-Crete stars; and a “total party” phase in which the fiber optics and black lights pulsate to music being played. Courtesy Cutting Edge Decorative Concrete Maurer says outdoor kitchens are hot now, and concrete countertops with fiber-optic designs would be a great addition. Since a separate illuminator provides the light, it’s safe for outdoor use. Kitchen and bath designers are starting to become interested in the technique, and requests for residential applications – in home bars, powder rooms or children’s bathrooms – are starting to increase. Casi Morris, marketing and communications director of Cheng Concrete Exchange, which has about 275 members, says fiber optics is just one aspect of the growing popularity in concrete countertops. Clients are looking for creative ways to enhance concrete walls, islands and fireplaces with fiber optics. Concrete Exchange members who have studied under Fu-Tung Cheng are looking for new ways to use decorative concrete, as their clients are requesting innovative applications. “Clients who want to distinguish themselves from the norm and those with a sense of cutting-edge or modern taste tend to request this concept,” Morris says. Selling fiber optics to someone unfamiliar with it could be a challenge, though. Throwing out the term “fiber optics” in the midst of a general discussion about concrete countertops can confuse matters. “But it definitely adds a sense of flair for a customer wanting to raise the bar in terms of modern design.” Chris Camara is a writer for Concrete Decor magazine. Reprinted with permission of Concrete Decor magazine, “The Journal of Decorative Concrete.” For more information, please contact Concrete Decor at (877) 935-8906 or visit www.concretedecor.net. 54 MARCH/APRIL 2008 | PRECAST INC. http://www.concretedecor.net
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Fiber Optics in Countertops MCPX Wrap-Up Product Profile People & Products Advertisers Index NPCA Calendar Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - (Page 1) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - (Page 2) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - (Page 3) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - (Page 4) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Contents (Page 5) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Technically Speaking (Page 6) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Technically Speaking (Page 7) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Technically Speaking (Page 8) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Technically Speaking (Page 9) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Concrete Repairs (Page 10) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Concrete Repairs (Page 11) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Concrete Repairs (Page 12) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Concrete Repairs (Page 13) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Concrete Repairs (Page 14) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Concrete Repairs (Page 15) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Return-to-Work Programs (Page 16) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Return-to-Work Programs (Page 17) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Return-to-Work Programs (Page 18) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Return-to-Work Programs (Page 19) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 20) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 21) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 22) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 23) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 24) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 25) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 26) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 27) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 28) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 29) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 30) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 31) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 32) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Marketing in a New World (Page 33) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Building Confidence (Page 34) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Building Confidence (Page 35) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Building Confidence (Page 36) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Building Confidence (Page 37) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Risk Management Culture (Page 38) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Risk Management Culture (Page 39) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Risk Management Culture (Page 40) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Risk Management Culture (Page 41) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Bloquea La Energia – Es Tu Vida! (Page 42) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Lock It Out – It’s Your Life! (Page 43) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Lock It Out – It’s Your Life! (Page 44) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Lock It Out – It’s Your Life! (Page 45) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Lock It Out – It’s Your Life! (Page 46) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Lock It Out – It’s Your Life! (Page 47) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Lock It Out – It’s Your Life! (Page 48) Precast Inc. - March/April 2008 - Lock It Out – It’s Your Life! 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