Kitchen countertop remodeling doesn’t have to mean the use of granite.  While granite is a popular countertop surface, it can be prohibitively expensive, as well as environmentally unfriendly.  Granite is a non-renewable resource and does not fit into any green remodeling plan.

Concrete is fast becoming a popular option for kitchen countertop remodeling.  Concrete is a versatile material which can be dyed, stained, stamped and ground in order to add flair to your kitchen.  Kitchen countertops made from concrete can be any color from stark white to billiant blue to black.  Sinks, drainboards, and trivets can even be poured along with the countertop to make a truly seemless surface.  The only special care needed is an occasional application of sealant which adds a shine to the finish and ensures that the countertop surface doesn’t stain.

Concrete countertops also fit perfectly within a green remodeling plan.  Concrete is made from rock aggregates and waste-products, such as soda ash, are often mixed in.  Speaking of green, kitchen countertops made from concrete can also save you quite of bit of green over granite.

Contractors in your area that have installed concrete kitchen countertops should have samples that they are able to show you.  The brave at heart can also do this project themselves.  All it takes is some patience.  Pour several smaller molds for practice and to experiment with color.