When people think about concrete countertops, the first image that comes to mind is the gray slab of featureless stone that looks like a block of the neighborhood sidewalk placed on top of their beautiful cabinets. Needless to say, this is not an attractive image for most people that are looking for a new countertop […]
There are many benefits to buying a concrete countertop to be used in the kitchen area of the home. The properties of the concrete make these countertops some of the strongest available for purchase and the price of the countertops can be less than the price of countertops made from natural stone. Concrete countertops can […]
Although the concrete countertop is not quite as popular as some other types of kitchen countertops, they are becoming more common in households across the country. One of the reasons for this increase in interest is the terrazzo concrete countertop, a beautiful concrete countertop style that is considered to be one of the more unique […]
Concrete countertops are made of cement, lightweight aggregates, and other additives like acrylic, fiber reinforcement, and silica fume pozzolan. These components make them durable, low maintenance, and stain resistant—qualities that make them ideal for use as kitchen countertops. Concrete countertops are now a popular choice for homeowners, kitchen designers and professional builders. Due to their […]
Concrete is generally heat-resistant, but it can be susceptible to thermal shock especially if it is directly exposed to an extremely hot object. Concrete countertops also exhibit this vulnerability. The exposed concrete countertop surface can be damaged by high temperature. The effects of placing hot pans on you concrete countertop Manufacturers and contractors of concrete […]
Concrete has become a popular countertop material among homeowners, builders, and kitchen designers. Thanks to the number of positive feedback and enlightening articles on concrete countertops that are available in home design and home building websites on the Listed below are some of the online articles that feature everything you need to know about the […]
Countertops made of concrete are versatile and very practical. They can be transformed into almost any shape, and the possibilities for their design and style are endless. They can be polished, stained, stamped, or ground. They can also be embedded with objects for decorative and aesthetic purposes. Kitchen Concrete countertops are highly durable and relatively […]
Concrete countertop samples can be obtained in a number of ways. They can be obtained from professional builders and resellers. Clients have the option of visiting showrooms and getting the samples personally or by sending their requests through registered mail. A faster and more efficient way of obtaining samples is by visiting a manufacturer’s website […]
The fabrication of concrete countertops is generally a simple process, but its installation is considered to be the most complicated among all the other kitchen countertop installation processes. If the installation of your concrete countertop comes with poor preparation, careless handling, improper measuring, and a sloppy building system, then expect mistakes to happen or worse, […]
Making concrete countertops involves several processes: choosing or making your own concrete mix; constructing the concrete countertop mold; pouring your concrete mixture into the mold; slurrying and grinding; and waxing and sealing. Concrete countertops can be made by professional builders or by do-it-yourself homemakers who are looking for a new project to do. Unlike natural […]