If you are remodeling your home's kitchen and would like to install counters that are both creative and less expensive than quarried stone, the custom concrete counters are a fantastic option!
Concrete counters are appropriate for both indoor and outdoor kitchens, are functional and aesthetic, and are made in the U.S.A.
When ordering counters from a custom concrete countertop design company, you can expect the process to encompass each of the following four steps:
Step 1: Design Your New Counters with a Custom Concrete Countertop Design Contractor
Concrete is a very versatile material with many creative advantages over other countertop materials, including:
- an endless variety of colors and edge textures
- a variety of different slab thicknesses and shapes
- integrated features and inlays
For example, if you want concrete counters that look like wood, they can be made in natural brown colors with a woodgrain edge texture.
Or, if you want the look of marble without the excessive cost, then you can opt for concrete countertops designed to look just like marble stone with a bullnose or stone edge texture.
Concrete countertops can be made in nearly any color you can think of and can also accommodate inlay items.
For example, if you wanted to use them in a bathroom with a seaside feel, you could have shells and sea glass inlays in light-blue concrete.
Since you will have many decisions to make about color, style, etc... working with a custom concrete countertop design contractor will help you work through each decision and come up with a final plan.
Step 2: The Countertops Specific Details, Quote, and Contract for Manufacture are Finalized
Once you and the custom concrete countertop design contractor have worked out exactly what you want for your kitchen, then the custom counter company will issue you a quote.
If you agree with the quote and decide to move forward with having your custom countertops manufactured, then you will be asked to sign a contract and perhaps put down a downpayment on the work.
Step 3: The Custom Counters are Cast, Cured, Polished, and Coated with a Sealant
To make your countertops, the custom concrete countertop company will mix your designated color and cast the slabs in the size and shape in your contract. They will put any inlays into the wet cement, cover the slabs, and let them cure for at least a week.
Once the slabs have cured, they will be polished and coated with a concrete sealant. Concrete is a porous material and sealing is vital to prevent stains and damage from liquids, oils, and foods.
Step 4: Your Custom Concrete Countertops are Professionally Installed
Lastly, your custom concrete countertops will be delivered to your home and professionally installed in your kitchen.
