Cement Boots by Boot Kidz

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Structural Engineer's Pocket Book by Fiona Cobb
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Concrete Countertops: Design, Forms and Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bathroom
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Concrete at Home: Innovative Forms and Finishes
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Close-up zoom image of the Boot Kidz cement wellington boots dyed red concrete on base with metal frame legs

 

Concrete Boots

Where cement is used in the design of everyday products

Cement is used to make the boots for each Boot Kid. Cement is a popular design material; Used in the manufacture of kitchen-counter-tops and in the building of state of the art sky-scrapers.

Boot Kidz concrete wellies

Each "Boot Kid" boot is moulded using real Wellington boots and cast using concrete mixed with coloured dye. No paint is used. Sealant is used to produce the glossy finish and protect the outer surface of the boots.

Unique features of concrete

Concrete is extremely long-lasting with high compression strength. Concrete has a unique clean stoney look combined with slightly rough texture making it a perfect material choice for designers.

Related

Link: Concrete on Wikipedia

What is the difference between concrete and cement?

Concrete contains cement, sand and gravel, whereas cement is made from:

  • Limestone
  • Calcium
  • Silicon
  • Iron
  • Aluminium

This mixture is baked to produce a powdery material.

The most popular brand of cement is "Portland Cement" - patented by Joseph Aspdin.

Concrete equipment and products

Clothes for dealing with concrete

Cement is a reactive chemical and can cause skin, lungs, and eye damage. Protective clothing should be worn at all times to prevent long term and repeat exposure. Gloves should protect the hands when working with cement and boots should protect the feet and legs when standing in concrete. See Safety data for working with cement from Oxford University.

Concrete handling gloves to wear while preparing and using concrete
Gloves for handling concrete
Rubber boots for working with concrete
Boots for concrete, choose sizes (Note: USA size): 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,

Concrete mixing

Pro 110v 1600w plaster mortar paint mixer + paddle
Pro 110v 1600w plaster mortar paint mixer + paddle

Concrete drill bits

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Rawlplug 31 020 Blue Flash Masonry Drill 10mm X120mm Bf21
Rawlplug 31 020 Blue Flash Masonry Drill 10mm X150mm Bf21
Faithful Standard Masonry Drill set 5
Faithful Standard Masonry Drill set 5
Faithful Prof Masonry Drill 6.5MM X 150MM
Faithful Prof Masonry Drill 6.5MM X 150MM
Draper Masonry Drill Set 8Pc
Draper Masonry Drill Set 8Pc
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