Kitchen Countertop Remodel with Concrete
Kitchen counter top 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 counter top 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 brilliant blue to black. Sinks, drainboards, and trivets can even be poured along with the countertop to make a truly seamless surface. The only special care needed is an occasional application of sealant which adds a shine to the finish and ensures that the counter top 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 counter tops 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.
- Concrete Countertop with Sink
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I think these are going to get more and more popular. Do you know any links to step-by-step tutorials? It might be too much to undertake on my own as a homeowner but I’d love to check it out.
Wow I would have never believed that the pictured countertops were made of concrete before reading this article. They actually look very nice, and do seem like a great way to go green and save some money. I will definitely have to read up more on this! Thanks for the ideas!
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