
Newsletter Subscribe Now! HOME KITCHEN DESIGN KITCHEN FLOORING KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS laminate Countertops Solid Surface Countertops Butcher Block Countertops Metallic / Stainless Steel Kitchen Countertops Natural / Engineered Stone Countertops Concrete Countertops Ceramic Tile Countertops Kitchen Countertop Articles Sealing Granite Countertops ENTERTAINING IN THE KITCHEN THE WET BAR PRODUCTS PHOTO GALLERY RESOURCES	Kitchen Countertops > Concrete Countertops Concrete countertops are becoming an evermore popular choice for designers and new home builders. Though not as popular as granite or solid surface countertops, their versatility, durability and unique styling can add wonders to your kitchen. Concrete countertops are made by mixing cement, aggregates, color pigments, acrylics & fillers together. This mix is poured over either, steel bars, mesh fiber or fiberglass to help reinforce the concrete when it forms. Concrete countertops are then cured and polished to form a level piece that is ready to be sealed. Epoxy is the most common sealer used as it is very strong and keeps moisture from entering the concrete countertops. Cost Concrete countertops can vary greatly in price range depending on what your needs are. If you are looking at a straight forward countertop you can expect to start in the $55-$60 a sq ft. Should you desire a custom concrete countertop, fabricated on site, with difficult inlays and pigments, expect to pay upwards of $180 - $200 a sq ft. Not the cheapest option, but worth the money if it can create the desired effect you are looking for. Color/Design Since concrete countertops are mixed with color pigments and/or acrylics, color choices can be endless. Coloring will fade over time and concrete countertops can begin to mellow with age. This will only add character to your countertops. Many concrete countertops are mixed with aggregates, glass or marble to create a "Terrazzo" effect. This is where small pieces of stone or glass are set into the concrete and highly polished. This technique reflects light beautifully and will give your kitchen countertop a beautiful, reflective design and appearance. Concrete countertops are fully customizable and can be made in a variety of shapes and/or forms. They are usually pre-fabricated but can be poured on site to work with your needs and designs. Concrete countertops are versatile in that they can be designed to have inlaid sinks, chopping boards, drains and trivets built directly into them. A great choice if you have a unique idea in mind. Durability As Kitchen countertops go, concrete is a very durable product. Concrete is naturally porous and needs to be sealed with epoxy or a sealer of some sort. This is done during construction so hopefully it is not for you to worry about. Do make sure that you treat your counters every 6 to 9 months with a liquid wax to extend the life of your counters. Make sure that you use a cutting board as knives will damage the sealed surface. Concrete is affected by heat so use a pot holder or trivet if you plan to have this kind of counter top near cooking surfaces. Concrete will start to age and crack over time; this is a character builder for the surface but beware of large fissures or movement to prevent further damage to your counters. Construction/Installation Concrete countertops are manufactured two ways. Either by pre-casting the concrete slabs at the manufacturer or on site by the installer themselves. If your countertops are pre-cast, the manufacturer will pour the slab, mix the pigment and aggregates, cure the concrete and polish and seal all in their shop. This technique allows for a more controlled environment for the counters to be built. On site construction allows for the builder to customize according to the needs of the job. Unusual corners, rounded edges and such are easier to build on site and will lend to the uniqueness of your product. It is best to always seek professional installation for concrete countertops. "Receive a Free Concrete Countertop installation quote" A great resource for more information on installation options is the www.concretenetwork.com Countercast Designs Inc. If you are in the market for a unique and organic look for your kitchen consider Countercast Designs Inc.Located in Surrey British Columbia Canada, this manufacturer has earned top respect in the industry being Canada's leading producer of pre-cast concrete countertops and sinks and is also classified as being one of the top suppliers in North America! Their product costs approximately $80.00 CAD - $90.00 CAD sq ft. and they prefer not to charge extra for any unusual shapes and corners! Countercast Design Inc. also provides a warranty against structural cracking for the consumers benefit. An Outstanding product! Environment/Health Concrete countertops can be a viable ecological choice because its properties can include recycled aggregates such as post consumer glass or stone. Their content can range from 80% to 95% recycled materials. Counter Productions LLC. manufactures a great product called "Vetrazzo" you can see visit them at www.counterproduction.com or visit www.greenhomeguide.com to learn more. The look of polished concrete or a beautiful terrazzo designed countertop will create a classy and unique piece to any sexy kitchen space. With its array of color, texture, and construction option, concrete is a very sexy alternative for your kitchen countertops. Give this product a try if you are tired of the ordinary and ready to walk on the wild side. The Martini Factor As far as glassware goes, concrete countertops are pretty unfriendly. Spills and stains need to be dealt with immediately to prevent long term staining but the use of proper sealers and maintenance will help.	Site Search
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Kitchen Countertops > Concrete Countertops

Concrete countertops are becoming an evermore popular choice for designers and new home builders. Though not as popular as granite or solid surface countertops, their versatility, durability and unique styling can add wonders to your kitchen. Concrete countertops are made by mixing cement, aggregates, color pigments, acrylics & fillers together. This mix is poured over either, steel bars, mesh fiber or fiberglass to help reinforce the concrete when it forms. Concrete countertops are then cured and polished to form a level piece that is ready to be sealed. Epoxy is the most common sealer used as it is very strong and keeps moisture from entering the concrete countertops.

Cost

Concrete countertops can vary greatly in price range depending on what your needs are. If you are looking at a straight forward countertop you can expect to start in the $55-$60 a sq ft. Should you desire a custom concrete countertop, fabricated on site, with difficult inlays and pigments, expect to pay upwards of $180 - $200 a sq ft. Not the cheapest option, but worth the money if it can create the desired effect you are looking for.

Color/Design

Since concrete countertops are mixed with color pigments and/or acrylics, color choices can be endless. Coloring will fade over time and concrete countertops can begin to mellow with age. This will only add character to your countertops.

Many concrete countertops are mixed with aggregates, glass or marble to create a "Terrazzo" effect. This is where small pieces of stone or glass are set into the concrete and highly polished. This technique reflects light beautifully and will give your kitchen countertop a beautiful, reflective design and appearance.

Concrete countertops are fully customizable and can be made in a variety of shapes and/or forms. They are usually pre-fabricated but can be poured on site to work with your needs and designs.

Concrete countertops are versatile in that they can be designed to have inlaid sinks, chopping boards, drains and trivets built directly into them. A great choice if you have a unique idea in mind.

Durability

As Kitchen countertops go, concrete is a very durable product. Concrete is naturally porous and needs to be sealed with epoxy or a sealer of some sort. This is done during construction so hopefully it is not for you to worry about. Do make sure that you treat your counters every 6 to 9 months with a liquid wax to extend the life of your counters.

Make sure that you use a cutting board as knives will damage the sealed surface. Concrete is affected by heat so use a pot holder or trivet if you plan to have this kind of counter top near cooking surfaces.

Concrete will start to age and crack over time; this is a character builder for the surface but beware of large fissures or movement to prevent further damage to your counters.

Construction/Installation

Concrete countertops are manufactured two ways. Either by pre-casting the concrete slabs at the manufacturer or on site by the installer themselves.

If your countertops are pre-cast, the manufacturer will pour the slab, mix the pigment and aggregates, cure the concrete and polish and seal all in their shop. This technique allows for a more controlled environment for the counters to be built.

On site construction allows for the builder to customize according to the needs of the job. Unusual corners, rounded edges and such are easier to build on site and will lend to the uniqueness of your product.

It is best to always seek professional installation for concrete countertops. "Receive a Free Concrete Countertop installation quote"
A great resource for more information on installation options is the www.concretenetwork.com

Countercast Designs Inc.

If you are in the market for a unique and organic look for your kitchen consider Countercast Designs Inc.Located in Surrey British Columbia Canada, this manufacturer has earned top respect in the industry being Canada's leading producer of pre-cast concrete countertops and sinks and is also classified as being one of the top suppliers in North America! Their product costs approximately $80.00 CAD - $90.00 CAD sq ft. and they prefer not to charge extra for any unusual shapes and corners! Countercast Design Inc. also provides a warranty against structural cracking for the consumers benefit. An Outstanding product!

Environment/Health

Concrete countertops can be a viable ecological choice because its properties can include recycled aggregates such as post consumer glass or stone. Their content can range from 80% to 95% recycled materials. Counter Productions LLC. manufactures a great product called "Vetrazzo" you can see visit them at www.counterproduction.com or visit www.greenhomeguide.com to learn more.

The look of polished concrete or a beautiful terrazzo designed countertop will create a classy and unique piece to any sexy kitchen space. With its array of color, texture, and construction option, concrete is a very sexy alternative for your kitchen countertops. Give this product a try if you are tired of the ordinary and ready to walk on the wild side.

The Martini Factor

As far as glassware goes, concrete countertops are pretty unfriendly. Spills and stains need to be dealt with immediately to prevent long term staining but the use of proper sealers and maintenance will help.

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