Achieving a fine polished look in concrete countertops requires using progressively finer grits of diamond pads.
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.
Bon Tool Concrete Countertop Edge Forms offer Natural Look
If you’re looking to give your concrete countertop a natural edge, look no further than two new texture edge forms from Bon Tool Co. The forms, one stone and one seashell, were introduced in January. Both give a unique, natural-looking texture to the side of a bathroom or kitchen countertop.
The Concrete Countertop Institute is Focused on Education
The Concrete Countertop Institute (CCI) offers comprehensive education and resources for all aspects of concrete countertops. The Institute has recently added classes on creating cast-in-place countertops, marketing and selling countertops, and advanced sink fabrication.
A Look at Chris Becker of Becker Architectural Concrete
Along with his focus on quality work, Chris Becker makes education a priority — for homeowners, builders, architects and landscape designers.
Lokahi Stone: Decorative Concrete with Hawaiian Spirit
This company’s founders left careers in an international construction firm to offer decorative concrete with the spirit of Aloha.
How did David Jack Corp. produce 480 countertops in just six weeks?
Burbank, Calif., contractor David Jack Corp. specializes in countertops. So when Los Angeles-based Reform Furniture hired the firm to cast a group of workstation tops for a client back East, it was business as usual — with one exception.
Gore Design Co. Countertop and Sink Molds
When asked how Gore Design Co.’s two (and soon to be three) integral sink molds set themselves apart in the marketplace, Gore Design principal Brandon J. Gore says it’s a matter of timeliness.
Decorative Concrete Tips: A sound foundation for your countertops
When blueprinting the process of forming cast-on-site counters, an important detail that’s overlooked, is using the right material for the job.
Cheng Design Exchange Chooses 2006 Winners
Cheng Design Exchange announced the winners of its second annual Members Circle of Distinction Design Challenge at the World of Concrete 2006 in Las Vegas. The concrete countertop design competition received 93 submissions, resulting in a total of seven “Best” category winners, two Merit Awards, and 11 Honorable Mentions.
Medical Facilities Turning to Decorative Concrete
A closer look at decorative concrete making its way into medical facilitys across the U.S. and beyond.
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Lou Parous Named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
ASA’s 2024 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards
Sika Launches SikaWall-3000 Rapid Bond, a fast set adhesive for EIFS installation
ACI Launches Mentorship Program for Young Members
How Admixture Technology Enhances Decorative Concrete Performance
