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 […]
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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 […]
Concrete countertops are prone to cracking because they are made of sand, water, and cement composites that are less durable than solid surface and natural stone countertops. By nature, concrete composites are stable and durable. However, if the wrong mixture of concrete is used to make countertops, it can cause hairline fractures or bigger cracks […]
USA Apex Concrete Designs, Inc. Apex Concrete Designs, Inc. specializes in stained, stamped, and textured concrete products for interior and exterior use including countertops, microthin toppings, and concrete hearths. You can contact Apex Concrete Designs at (916) 722-6687, or visit its office at Roseville CA 95661. Concrete FX Concrete FX is a decorative surfacing specialist […]
Kitchen countertops made of concrete are generally thin, smooth, pigmented, and polished to a light gloss. But despite their beauty and elegance, they are not designed to resist cuts and scratches. Cutting directly on your concrete countertop does not actually damage the concrete, but it does damage the sealer. Once the sealer has broken down, […]
Concrete countertops are very versatile. They are made of concrete that can be made from scratch and and into different colors, shapes, sizes, and thickness. Concrete countertops can be customized to fit any type of kitchen. For those who want to customize their concrete countertops the professional way, they can get the services of building […]