Concrete countertops offer a completely customizable, handcrafted surface popular in kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor entertaining areas, as well as in restaurants and bars. Concrete counters marry functionality and beauty, plus they are inherently durable and easy to clean and maintain.
Concrete can be left its natural grey or be customized to replicate the look of granite, marble or even wood.
You’ll be able to choose the exact color and shape you want, pick a unique edge profile, add embeds, or polish the surface for a shiny finish.
Textures and finishes are available to match any design style, including traditional, modern, contemporary, industrial, or rustic.
You can have custom features cast into your counters including drainboards, trivets or cutting boards.
Durability is another positive feature. Most contractors reinforce the mix by adding glass fibers, making the counter both exceptionally strong and lightweight.
Reinforcement allows for long, seamless spans and even daring overhangs not possible with granite or other materials. An added benefit is that glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) is far less likely to crack.
Due to the naturally porous surface, a sealer should be applied to prevent water and stain absorption. There are food-grade sealers designed especially for food-prep areas such as indoor or outdoor kitchens or bar tops.
Sealers are vulnerable to heat damage from hot pots and pans, so trivets or other forms of heat protection should be used.
Concrete countertops will serve you well for decades — both functionally and aesthetically — and are unlikely to ever need replacement. Under normal use, they will often last the life of your home.
This not only conserves materials and eliminates waste, it saves you the expense and hassle of ripping out worn, outdated surfaces.
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