Carve System for faux rock and carved concrete features
Shape a foam core, lock it in Base Mix, carve the stone in Carve Mix and color it with Rock Blends. Grill islands, fire pits, waterfalls and boulders that look quarried.
From foam core
to carved stone.
These photos are from one real build: the grill island our June training class carved in Montana.
Real · June trainingShape the foam core
Cut and glue foam into the rough shape of the feature, with openings for the grill, doors or water lines. Wrap it in fiberglass mesh.
Real projectLock it in Base Mix
Trowel Base Mix over the mesh to turn the foam into a solid concrete shell. Let it cure before the carving coat.
Carve the stone in Carve Mix
Apply Carve Mix and cut ledges, fissures and strata by hand. Easy Finish keeps the surface workable so the detail stays crisp.
Color it with Rock Blends
Layer two or three Rock Blends colors so they break across the ledges like natural stone. Seal, set the grill, done.
What's in the Carve System
Four products, built to work together. Data sheets are open to everyone; prices are for members.
Member pricing. Log in with an approved Vertastone account to see prices and order.
Member prices shown. Carve Mix and Base Mix pricing is coming soon.
What it builds
Carved features are the high-ticket jobs. Every photo is a finished, carved concrete project.
Real projectGrill islands and outdoor kitchens
Islands, bars and columns carved around the appliances.
Real projectFire pits and fire features
Boulder surrounds for steel fire bowls and gas burners.
Real projectWaterfalls and pool rock
Grottos, waterfalls and boulders carved in place.
Carve System FAQ
What foam do I use for the core?
[Foam type and density, to be confirmed with Shane.]
How long does Base Mix cure before carving?
[Cure time by temperature, to be confirmed.]
Can it hold a grill or fire bowl?
Yes, features are built around appliances. Follow the appliance maker's clearances. Fire features should use gas burners or steel bowls. [Final guidance to be confirmed.]
Is it the same as the One Day Wall System?
No. One Day Wall stacks concrete into walls. The Carve System builds features over a foam core. Easy Finish and Rock Blends are used in both.
Carve your first island in training.
Small groups, 3 to 4 days, materials included. Finish and you get member pricing and project leads.