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Concrete Countertops

Precast or poured on-site, concrete countertops can be made in a wide array of colors, finishes and textures in any shape imaginable with endless embed options, imprinted features and edge treatments.

concrete countertop and sink by preitech

Comprehensive Forming Systems from Preitech

Concrete Countertops Vol. 7 No. 8 - December 2006/January 2007 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The market for concrete countertops has grown dramatically in recent years, and savvy contractors are broadening their skills to address the growing demand for them. However, many have found these projects to be challenging for two main reasons.

applying sealer to a concrete countertop

How to Choose the Right Sealers for Concrete Countertops

Concrete countertops need protection from everyday abuses. The acids in vinegar and lemon juice can etch the surface, and the strong colors in tea, red wine and mustard can cause stains. While sealers are not a total guarantee, they can go a long way in ensuring a concrete countertop retains its “like new” appearance for a good long while.

Precast Concrete Countertops with Curiosity, Artistry and Innovation

Featured Contractor Concrete Countertops Precast Concrete Vol. 12 No. 5 - July 2012 by Chris Mayo Comments are Disabled

Curiosity: Stay eternally curious about better methods, collaborative opportunities and advances in sustainability.
Artistry: Remember that concrete is an artisan’s canvas.
Innovation: Employ state-of-the-art techniques to achieve a very dense and reliable concrete product.

Why Compacting GFRC Matters

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Countertops Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Compaction of each thin layer of backer is a critically important step in the fabrication of GFRC.

Factors that Affect the Strength of GFRC Pieces

Concrete Countertops Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

The popularity of glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) has grown in the past few years as more and more people discover its versatility, strength and relative ease of manufacture. GFRC makes it possible to create stronger and lighter elements and complex 3-D pieces easily.

How to Use Self-Consolidating Concrete for Concrete Countertops

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Countertops Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Self-consolidating concrete (SCC), also known as self-compacting concrete, is an amazing and special type of concrete that is highly flowable and resists segregation. It is the perfect product to use for creating concrete countertops.

Contractor Finds His Niche with Concrete Countertops

Featured Contractor Concrete Countertops Precast Concrete Vol. 18 No. 3 - April 2018 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Greyrock Concrete Design owner Steve Gartner has come a long way from when he got into the business “by accident” after fabricating and installing his own countertops.

Mechanical Engineer Chooses Concrete Over Current Job

Featured Contractor Concrete Furniture Concrete Countertops Vol. 17 No. 7 - October 2017 by Jacqueline Valle Comments are Disabled

For as long as he can remember, Joshua Thiel has had a passion for creating and building while also finding innovative solutions to problems. After going to school for mechanical engineering and spending years fabricating and learning how to work with different materials, it seemed like a natural fit to dive into concrete.

Think about what happens to a kitchen counter every day. People splash acids on it. They spill things that stain it. They chop and slice on it. They set hot pots and dishes down on it. And they clean and clean and clean it with water and chemicals and green scrub-pads

Defending Against Stains and Scratches with Concrete Countertop Sealers

Concrete Sealers Concrete Countertops Counter Culture - Spring 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Think about what happens to a kitchen counter every day. People splash acids on it. They spill things that stain it. They chop and slice on it. They set hot pots and dishes down on it. And they clean and clean and clean it with water and chemicals and green scrub-pads