DECORATIVE CONCRETE WATERFALLS CHARLESTON, SC

Poolside waterfalls are becoming very popular and Overlay Solutions, LLC is creating many custom built styles. Jody Smith Owner/ Artisan of Overlay Solutions based out of Summerville, SC is very excited about the custom additions that he is adding to his poolside enhancements. Smith will be adding real rock constructed waterfalls as well as his hand carved concrete creations. The hand carved features are created using techniques that Smith has been trained in, by some of the top concrete artisans in the world.

“I will be adding lighting, misting effects, remote controlled features, speakers, fire pits, and fire effects to the very intricate details of our poolside creations here at Overlay Solutions, LLC. I have a series of features that will consist of real stone along with simulated concrete boulders and stone effects. The features will be one of a kind and truly unique focal points for the poolside retreat.”

Smith is also in the design phase for a poolside cooler the will keep all your refreshments cool but unnoticed. He plans to complete this design project before spring of 2010 with a mind blowing design. Overlay Solutions, LLC services the entire lowcountry such as Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, James Island, Goose Creek and West of the Ashley.

Smith has had the pleasure of working on elite projects from the Edmondston-Alston House located on the Charleston battery in historic downtown Charleston, SC to the beautiful blue ridge mountains of Hendersonville, NC. Our company is based on solid integrity and intricate details that most contractor type installers can't produce using basic installation practices or mix designs.

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Why have Ordinary when you can have Extraordinary?

THE SOMETHING HEAVENLY TOUR

The Something Heavenly Tour kicked off at 7:00 pm Friday Oct 2, 2009 with Jason Gray, Addison Road, & Sanctus Real getting the crowd going at The Faith Assembly of God located in Summerville, SC.

My family and I attended the event and enjoyed the great food and welcoming staff. I want to personally thank all the event staff and The Faith Assembly Church for such a great evening.

There was praise and worship in the air as Addison Road took to the stage to perform their many hits. The self titled Cd Addison Road was the very first of my wife's christian Cd's that she purchased when we found Christ and changed our lives. We now own many and truly enjoy all of our Cd's from the nights featured artist. So we had a great time hearing some of our many favorites.

Each of the nights acts shared their own personal setbacks and strong faith values on and off the road. I found that all of these stories were filled with solid inspiration.



Jason Gray has an awesome style and approach in presenting the organization World Vision.


World Vision is a Christian humanitarian charity organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach
their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

He himself along with all the other bands support this wonderful group that is truly changing the world. In meeting Jason Gray I shared my families support for World Vision and thanked him for such a heartfelt performance.

Sanctus Real took the time to sign my daughters Converse and poster after rocking the house. They are a solid group of guys that speak the words of Christ in high volumes and lots of energy.

I want to thank all of the bands and their members for such solid worship that personally touches and inspires the lives of so many people.



God Bless each and every one of you on your journeys in serving God.

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DISNEY CONCRETE TEXTURES & VERTICAL CREATIONS

Hi Im Jody Smith Owner/Artisan of Overlay Solutions, LLC a decorative concrete company based out of Summerville, SC. I wanted to share with my fellow concrete artisans some of the creations and concrete textures from Disney World in Orlando Florida.

I use many different types of pictures and videos for reference to help my skills in this industry. I am a proud member and subscriber of the Vertical Artisans Forum and training site. The sites were created by Artisan Nathan Giffin of Creative Rock Forming, LLC. This site is dedicated to teaching the tricks of the trade and giving subscribers an inside look at the methods, styles and techniques of vertical decorative concrete. I enjoy seeing all of the pure talent and drive associated with the forum.

I highly recommend you check it out at http://www.verticalartisans.com/ if you enjoy the art of themed environments and vertical decorative concrete.

There are artisans on the Vertical Artisan Forum that create some of the most realistic replications of themed concepts that I have even seen, some even better then Disney.

My family and I visit Disney's Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and MGM Studios every year. We enjoy all the rides, parades, food, fireworks and all of attractions of the Disney Theme Parks. Our past visit we stayed at the all star music resort and rode the Disney Bus & Monorail to and from the parks. We really enjoyed the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Buzz Light year, Peter Pan, Space Mountain, Lion King Show, Killimanjaro Safari, Back lot studios Lights camera Action stunt show, Expedition Everest, Tower of Terror, Rock n Roll roller coaster, Fantasmic ,Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Playhouse Disney, Disney's Mission Space, Test Track, just to name a few.

Thank You Disney for all of the endless excitement & magic that you bring to so many people!

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WHY DID I START OVERLAY SOLUTIONS?

Why did I start Overlay Solutions?
“I remember the summers as a child at Disney World in Orlando Florida I was amazed at all the huge stones all around the amusement park. I would wonder, how they could get all those stones up there so high? How did they stack the boulders so perfect inside the rides? How did they get the huge stones through the ride entrances? How do they make such beautiful floors & benches? I would then just say to my self Oh well it’s Disney and if anyone could find a way to do it Walt Disney could. Until one day I discovered that so much of what truly amazed me more then the rides themselves was man made replications. I was not disappointed but inspired that someone could achieve such realism that year after year I would ask, how did they do that? Now I know and I plan to create the same illusions that had me so amazed as a child and still to this day. My goals are to build Overlay Solutions with solid integrity and vast desire for this craft of illusion and replication to turn my client’s visions & dreams into reality.

Walt Disney once said,“If you can dream it you can do it.”

That pretty much sums up Jody Smith’s philosophy at Overlay Solutions. Inspired by the creations at Disney World as a child, Smith uses concrete to craft beautiful overlays transforming almost any surface from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether it is turning a mundane countertop into a stunning new old world stone looking kitchen centerpiece or a dull patio into a gorgeous gathering place, Smith can envision the finished product while designing it. Using his sixteen years of previous landscaping experience, Smith incorporates his ideas into the surrounding environment to create seamless designs. He will also take on an exclusive Landscape Design Installation project if needed to serve his clients evey need.

Depending upon the application and type of aggregate used, Smith applies a variety of designs and carvings to the product based on the clients’ desires. His finished product goes beyond conventional concrete stamping methods, and its beauty lies within the intricate details ingrained in each project. Smith also uses a variety of colorization techniques including flakes of bronze or copper that can give clients more of a classic look. Smith views himself as an artist whose canvas is concrete, and sees his projects as works of art. Smith enjoys taking a much more personal approach by helping his clients create their own visions with him. “I want my clients to have exactly what they are seeking in any of the many services that Overlay Solutions has to offer. Overlay Solutions provides quality work with concrete results and takes great pride that our only limitation is your imagination.
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Overlay Solutions YouTube Channel

Overlay Solutions would like to Welcome & Invite you to our YouTube Channel. We will be posting videos of our decorative concrete projects and upcoming service additions. We look forward to bringing more and more videos of all types of decorative concrete projects from Vertical to Horizontal. Jody Smith of Overlay Solutions is very excited about the changes being made and truly looks forward to sharing with all of his fellow decorative concrete artisans. Join us on our channel, also we welcome you to please rate and subscribe to our videos so that we can keep you posted and improve our videos.

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Vertical Stone Facing is an art form, with no limitations in creation. It is becoming extremely popular because of the endless possibilities that can be achieved in texture, coloration, size, shape and stone style. Manufactured products just can not give our clients the versatility that true hand carved stone simulations can produce. There are no stamp sets that can create the true realism that Overlay Solutions can achieve by the many advanced techniques used on our projects. Jody Smith Owner/Artisan of Overlay Solutions has been trained in this art form by the best in the industry. Smith has searched for the best training, products and tools that the industry has to offer. To help in his quest and efforts to create one of a kind works of art and illusions on each and everyone of his projects. Smith has realized that not just everyone can carve stone from a hand textured concrete canvas. It takes countless hours of practice and precision to turn faux into a the illusion of true reality that satisfies his client's visions & dreams.

In the last few years homeowners, architects and designers are becoming more aware of what is becoming a mainstream decorative concrete phenomenon. Vertical Stone facing can offer so much more for the home or business then boxes of factory made stick on stone. You can do so much to the interior & exterior of your home or business, interior walls, refurbish fireplaces, hot tub surrounds, outdoor grilling islands, exterior hardscapes and much more.

Overlay Solutions adds the extras to our creations such as intricate details, quality products, shadow painting, 3D lichens, stunning minerals, real geode inserts, and authentic amethyst clusters. In the starting stages of Overlay Solutions adventure in stone facing they had to make a decision on fast production or perfection and Smith choose perfection for his business. "Yes stamping and other stick and go methods are a lot faster until you see the finished product that lacks the intricate details of hand carving.

The faster the production the quicker you reach that threshold that rest between the caliber of quality and scanty performance. I want to build a name for myself the same way any artist produces art, one distinguished piece at a time" Smith Says.

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Decorative Concrete Hand Carved Tiki

Concrete Artisan Jody Smith of Overlay Solutions, LLC is carving a concrete tiki at one of his clients request. The tiki will be placed along with others around an island style pool paradise. Some simulated boulders and a tiki bar are also being created by Overlay Solutions, LLC. Smith says that the project is a first for him but found it fun to create the tiki. Smith used a photo that the client gave him and he carved in all the intricate details of the photo. Smith was also able to create the aged look of the tiki by using different coloration techniques. The concrete mix used is a light weight vertical mix that Smith creates in house.

This is Smith's long term vision for his company by giving the little extras to his clients by thinking outside the box. Trying new methods to enhance the clients request and taking decorative concrete ideas to the next level. Smith has a lot of new ideas and decorative concrete concepts in the works and plans to continue creating decorative concrete art all over the Charleston, Summerville, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, and surrounding areas.

"I want to give my clients one of a kind creations that no one else has. I do this by listening to their wants and needs instead of looking at the project on a production time scale. I do feel that every project needs to be completed in a timely manor without sacrificing quality. I enjoy my job and like the creative side that I take by adding the extra details when it's possible without adding cost to client. If I see something that would take the project to another level I just do it. I do this knowing that word of mouth can carry a company to great heights. This I learned being in the Landscape design industry for 16 plus years. If you want to make a name for yourself you have to earn it and that doesn't happen cutting corners." - Jody Smith

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