When you are remodeling your kitchen, the instinct is to create a unique and beautiful design that is just as individualized as you are. The décor of your home reflects a lot about your personality so everything you can do to allow even your kitchen design to make a statement is desirable. After all, a […]
There is an old phrase that goes “you have to see it to believe it”. The amazing variety and stunning looks that can be archived with crushed glass countertops fit that phrase perfectly. It is a good idea to take some time and get a good feel for the prices and the various designs that […]
When you are planning a new kitchen décor, glass countertops are perfect to draw the attention and the compliments of your guests. The brightness and elegance of glass countertops will give your new kitchen an open and happy feel that is warm and inviting and sophisticated at the same time. Glass is very reflective so […]
Most of us are familiar with how beautiful glass can be when it is used in wall tile installations. So it makes sense that glass would be a wonderful way to make kitchen countertops look great as well. That is why glass countertops are gaining in popularity all the time. They bring a new look […]
In its natural condition, concrete can stain because it is porous. However, the application of a surface sealer on concrete countertops can make them resistant to water and stain. Surface sealers, such as an epoxy sealer, are protective agents that make concrete countertops less permeable and resistant to stains. Staining can occur on concrete countertops […]
Concrete countertops are one of the very few types of countertops that can be personalized and custom made for each client. Concrete is a composite of a cement binder and an aggregate and is normally used in buildings and construction. The types of concrete are regular concrete, self-compacting concrete, shotcrete, no-fines concrete, cellular concrete, roller-compacted […]
Concrete countertops are made of natural looking materials that can imitate the look and texture of natural stones such as granite, marble, and limestone. They can go well with other natural materials such as wood and brick. Concrete countertops can give any kitchen a warm or a cold effect depending on the coating, chemical stains, […]
The colors of concrete countertops depend on several factors like the location where the concrete was made, the materials that were used to make the concrete, and the builder or manufacturer. Concrete countertop colors can come in solid colors like brown, gray, maroon, and white. They can be made to look like other materials like […]
Concrete countertops are one of the most affordable types of kitchen countertops. Compared to granite or soapstone countertops, the price of concrete slabs are $10 to $15 cheaper. However, as a rule, the price of concrete countertops increase as more features are added them or are changed. The fancier the concrete countertop is, the pricier […]
The thickness and weight of concrete countertops depend on factors like the style of countertop, type of concrete that is used, and the desired thickness of your countertop. Concrete countertops are basically made of aggregates, cement, and additives like acrylic, fiber reinforcement, or silica fume pozzolan. There are many different types of concrete, and they […]