Countertop Search

Now that the tiling is done, our next major project is going to be countertops.  The possibilities are endless.  Here are some google images I found that might be nice.

These countertops are concrete.

This is concrete too.













Some concrete facts:

Easy to clean. When poured correctly, concrete has very little porosity, which makes it extremely easy to clean.

Don't stain. If you choose a good concrete contractor, he or she will use a sealer and finishing process that guarantees the concrete won't stain.

Don't crack. Typically, concrete is prone to cracking. But if you choose a good concrete contractor, he or she can guarantee your concrete countertop won't crack.

Come in a wide variety of colors. Concrete countertops can be made in any color your wish. Typically, a concrete contractor offers a set of standard colors. If you don't see one you like, ask to have a color custom made.

Can be formed into any shape. Because concrete is poured, concrete countertops can be formed into any shape you can imagine.

Easy to Repair. If you accidentally chip your concrete countertop, it's easy to repair. A good concrete contractor will save your mix design, which is the information regarding the materials used to create your concrete countertop. With that mix design, the concrete contractor can reproduce the finish he initially used on your countertop. While you may still be able to notice where the repair was made, according to Blayde, your guests won't.

Feel amazing. It might be the most shocking concrete countertop benefit, and it's completely true. Concrete feels amazingly soft and smooth to the touch. Once you run your hand across it once, you won't be able to stop.

A good concrete contractor has:

• Experience in the decorative concrete field.
• Previous customer testimonials.
• A showroom with samples of his or her work.
• An open door policy so you can visit at anytime to check the progress of your job.
• Your mix design on file in case you chip your concrete countertop.
• Set guarantees that state your concrete countertop won't crack, stain or warp.

This is honed granite: