Concrete counter tops. anyone have experience with these? Did you DIY or hire someone?
July 10th, 2009 | by The Builder |
fyrechick asked:
I am interested in this for a kitchen remodel and would like a little personal insight from anyone with experience with these types of counter tops. Thanks
I am interested in this for a kitchen remodel and would like a little personal insight from anyone with experience with these types of counter tops. Thanks
3 Responses to “Concrete counter tops. anyone have experience with these? Did you DIY or hire someone?”
By louiesiddog on Jul 12, 2009 | Reply
Check out the link, I saved this from about a year ago. I plan on trying this next year when we build a new house. It looks pretty involved but you can do about anything when it comes to design and added extas. My thought was to make some patio stones/paver, maybe a seat for a bench first as a practice run. Be very careful if you do any colors, it is extremely difficult to match colors with concrete or mortar.
By KTB on Jul 15, 2009 | Reply
They are amazing. The acid finish that they use on them can give them a wide range of colors and a stone like quality. I would choose his over granite any day. I would never try to put these in myself though. Once concrete is set that’s pretty much it. I boyfriend builds houses and I have seen this done a lot with floors also, they use radiant heat. Here is a site that has some pictures of the color and texture options.
By Robert M on Jul 18, 2009 | Reply
We had them in a house before I remodeled.
My wife hated them. They stain easily and sometimes the lye in the concrete would come up when she washed them.
Go to a building supply store, such as Lowes and buy granite a counter top. The come in a lot of colors and are easy to maintain. They will build it to order for you.