PODCAST EP 058 - Custom Concrete & Your Custom Home
Maners Concrete
In this episode, special guest Nate Maynard from Maynard's Concrete joins the hosts to discuss the world of decorative concrete. Nate specializes in creating custom concrete pieces, such as countertops, wall panels, custom sinks, and even furniture. He emphasizes the motto "if we can mold it, we can make it," showcasing the versatility of concrete as a material. From one-time pours to unique designs, Nate highlights the exciting and challenging aspects of his work. Tune in to learn more about the possibilities of concrete in custom home design and entrepreneurship.
Key things to listen out for:
Nate's specialization in decorative concrete
Challenges and surprises in working with concrete
Nate's creative process and problem-solving skills
The versatility of concrete in custom home projects
Timestamps
[00:01:35] Concrete furniture and custom builds.
[00:06:35] Color and texture variation.
[00:09:06] Thinking about materials and forms.
[00:12:25] The power of creative sleep.
[00:16:42] Real estate office decor.
[00:21:14] Curved edges of countertops.
[00:24:08] Custom concrete and renovations.
Notable Quotes
00:01:29 - "The motto is if we can mold it we can make it."
00:04:03 - "Every piece has its beautiful imperfections"
00:11:12 - "Try something today that may not work"
00:13:26 - "It took patience. It took perseverance. It took a little bit of faith, and yeah, it was cool"
00:16:37 - "I kind of joke that I'm the cure for the boredom of the box store."
00:22:11 - "But the beauty of concrete is it's poured and so we were able to get all these like nice edges and stuff like that we pulled it off"
00:24:32 - "It's a very fun and rewarding thing to have a custom concrete. Each one to me is like a sculpture, even the tiles made"
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