How are they made?
Countertops are pre-cast in shop or cast on site and can be formed to suit customer needs and design preferences. Countertops are made of cement, lightweight aggregates, and/or a combination of fibers is often used. More than one type of reinforcement is used such as structural steel, wire mesh or fiberglass. Countertops are always sealed. The type of seal, method and number of coats of sealer is unique to each application. Because concrete can be molded into virtually any shape or form and comes in unlimited custom colors, homeowners and designers are finding that concrete countertops are perfect for achieving a distinctive custom look in kitchens, bath, hearth and other areas of the home.

What colors are available?
There are different brands of pigments, stains, and aggregate colors. As with all natural materials variations are normal and to be expected, so concrete countertops will always be unique. There are many choices of integral colors as well as stains to choose from.

What is the cost?
Concrete countertops are a custom crafted material often specified by designers and architects. Concrete countertops should be bought based on being a beautiful, custom, hand made and unique product. Custom countertops will be comparable to other natural stone surfaces. Each job is priced according to size and detail of job.

Concrete Countertop Options:
Consider including a prep sink in your kitchen layout to help avoid congestion at the main sink.  This provides an additional work area for peeling and preparing vegetables and gives the family’s prep cook their own area to work.

Additional Options: 

• Trivets (for setting hot pans on the countertops)
• Engraved or tile designs
• Back splashes
• Edge details
• Decorative accents
• L-shapes, v-shapes, and curved countertops

Maintenance
Although we use a food grade sealer that is stain resistant, it is not stain proof. We recommend that any food preparation be done on a cutting board and any food that is spilled be cleaned up. Avoid using any harsh chemicals (lacquer thinner, acetone, denatured alcohol.) For cleaning we suggest using a mixture of 50/ 50 vinegar and water for daily cleaner.

Turn plain gray into a beautiful display!