Why Use Buddy Rhodes Concrete Mix? Buddy Rhodes has spent 25 years developing the easiest system for making concrete countertops, fireplace surrounds, bathroom vanities, furniture, outdoor kitchens and more. Here is how Buddy Rhodes is different and why you should choose Buddy Rhodes for your concrete project:

1. It's in the Mix – Just add water and desired color.

2. Seven high end quality ingredients in one bag: white cement, fine sand, marble aggregate, and Buddy's own additional components in proportions that make the difference in workability and finish. No need to stockpile a variety of materials or worry about getting the proper mix. Unlike generic bag mixes which use the lowest cost materials available – our focus is creating the best product for your projects.

3. Consistency of mix, bag to bag, in both color and composition.

4. Color ability – white base accepts and enhances a wide spectrum of colors. Ideal for both integral colors and acid stains.

5. Workability of material for mold placement. De-mold in 12 hours (48 for wet-cast) compared to 4 days for other systems. Quicker turnaround allows you to bring in more business to your shop.

6. Trowel ability is easier due to the unique product composition. Because we only use premium ingredients there is more cream in the mix which provides an easier surface to work and a much larger window of time to complete your project.

7. Versatility – You can create more finishes with the BR mix: Buddy Rhodes signature veined, hard trowel, ground to expose aggregate, cast in place with pea gravel, and pour and vibrate (wet cast with water reducer). Link to pour and vibrate write-up/recipe.

8. Vertical applicability as well as horizontal; pack it up walls or on vertical molds.

9. 6000psi out of the bag cured strength and 9000psi with optional addition of 3/8” pea gravel at 56 days.

10. This is the mix that has been used in the countertops that designers and architects have specified since the start of the concrete countertop trend; clients can see the difference. The proof is in the finished product – see the gallery of finished concrete projects.

11. Buddy Rhodes provides a complete system. In addition to the mix, we have a full line of colors, sealers, wax, furniture and sink molds, and more. We also provide hands on training workshops, technical support, programs to promote Buddy Rhodes Artisans and how-to books and DVD's.