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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]