Giannini Concrete Color Sample

• Final Finish, Aging Process, Preparation & Maintenance – Giannini
• Owner's Manual – Giannini
• Manufacturing Process – Giannini

Cold Weather States

While high-density cast stone concrete is designed to produce a strong and durable product, proper maintenance is recommended to protect our product from the freeze-thaw cycles that occur in winter.

Any piece which can hold water, snow or ice, (e.g., fountain top or bowl, birdbath, planter, saucer) AND any piece placed directly onto the ground surface (e.g., statue, fountain/birdbath base, planter, bench leg) can be damaged by the winter freeze-thaw cycles.

Visit our Cleaning & Care page for specific guidance.

Placement & Safety

• A concrete fountain must be placed on a level and firm surface and not raised off the ground more than the inch or two that would occur if using a foundation.
• An authorized Giannini foundation will additionally help prevent unplanned erosion from the weather, sprinkler system, and fountain splash.
• For both safety and optimal performance, do not place fountain on a pedestal or riser, unless included as part of the fountain design. 
• If building the fountain into a wall or structure, use professional contractors who understand concrete expansion principles and the required joint spacing and materials to help with the buildup of stress when concrete naturally expands and contracts seasonally. 
• Wall Fountains. Giannini wall fountains have a steel bar along the back, near the top. The fountain should be secured to a wall with galvanized wire, chain, etc.

⚠️ CAUTION: Excessive weight or pressure on a concrete fountain may cause it to fall. Keep children & others from climbing, sitting, or leaning on the fountain.

Traditional fountains have no interlocking components and are held together by gravity. Gluing/cementing parts together is not recommended as they may need to be dismantled to replace the pump, hardware, or to relocate the fountain. 

Where Originality Counts

• Giannini finishes are made to look like they have always been in your garden or that you found them on an antiquing trip!
• Giannini finishes are also formulated to enhance with the passage of time as they patina from exposure to the elements and conditions around them.
• Remember: these color finishes are stains – not paint. Stains are formulated to enhance and complement the hand-sculpted concrete, not hide it! It’s natural for the cast stone to show through in parts.
  

Giannini Garden Ornament’s finishes are another testament to the unique beauty of products handcrafted by the Giannini family for more than 30 years.

Give us a call if we can help with color selection!

Color Representation

• Products are photographed in a variety of settings, including natural and artificial lighting.
  
• When viewed in person, the actual color, shape, size and texture of products will vary from those shown on color medallions and in catalogs, promotional materials, digital screens and online as every single product is handcrafted and painted.
• Curing time, the weather on the day the finish is applied, and material textures all determine the unique outcome of each finish.
  

These factors add to the uniqueness and authenticity of your product! No two are alike, and variations are normal.

There are no warranties on applied finishes or guarantee that a finish will exactly match a color medallion or media photography.

Shipping Made Simple

Fountainful provides free standard shipping in the Lower 48 U.S. thanks to our partnership with 20+ freight carriers. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada: please contact us for available options.

Delivery Options at Checkout

Standard Shipping – Free

• Delivered on a pallet via LTL freight truck (similar to large furniture).
• Placed near the bottom of your driveway, wherever you direct.
• Signature by someone over 18 is almost always required.
• Does not include setup, assembly, or disposal of packaging.

UPS or FedEx Insured / USPS Priority – Free

• Automatically selected for small/light items delivered in a parcel box by UPS or USPS.
• When ordered with a palletized item, the design team may include it on the pallet if possible so both arrive together.

Upgrade: Threshold / Inside Property – Rates Provided at Checkout

• Same as Standard Shipping, except the carrier will cross your property line (threshold) and lower the pallet outside the first dry area (e.g., garage, covered porch).
• Sometimes referred to as "Top of Driveway."
• Does not include setup, assembly, or disposal of packaging.

Delivery Timeframes

The estimated timeframes below are based on each workshop's historical production capacity.

Note: Casting, curing, and staining decorative concrete is a precise but variable process. You will be notified of unexpected delays (e.g., extended cure times due to humidity). Learn more in our FAQs.

Hard-to-Reach Addresses (Pallet Shipments)

• Most LTL carriers use 28-foot trailers. Drivers decide if your street is accessible.
• Narrow, dead-end, or unusual driveways may require extra charges or a different carrier. We will relay any additional cost to you.

Use the Order & Delivery Instructions box in the Shopping Cart to provide delivery notes before shipping.

➤ When in doubt, select the Threshold Upgrade—it covers most tricky delivery situations.

Miscellaneous Delivery Terms (Pallet Shipments Only)

Always inspect your delivery. See our Return & Refund Policy for a Delivery Inspection Checklist.

From their family studio in Northern California, Giannini Garden Ornaments has been producing beautiful, Italian inspired pieces since 1993. Founded by Marino and Piera Giannini, their first designs were hanging wall fountains, planters, and small garden ornaments. As a truly hands-on business, it takes two to three months to take one of Marino’s drawings from start to finish and involves a skilled process of hand sculpting and mold making.

When the mold is ready for production, it's filled with a slurry of high-quality cement, aggregates, water, steel, synthetic fibers, and additives to ensure strength and durability. The product is then cured and finished with one of their beautiful signature colors applied by hand.