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Amazing Ways with Concrete Countertops
See What Designers Are Doing With This Versatile, Weatherproof Counter Alternative
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Concrete may not be the first material you think of for your countertop, but take note: Designers are doing some amazing things with this readily available alternative to traditional granite or engineered stone. It may seem cold and industrial, but it can look warm or sleek depending on your tastes.
| This kitchen is a jaw-dropper. The concrete countertops really get your attention in combination with the traditional white cabinets, subway tile and wood floor. Add in the stainless steel appliances, and the space is a perfect and unforgettable balance of classic and modern styles. |
by Natalie Myers
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I have used it in my own designs. The same white cabinets and concrete tops take on a more modern look once you pair them with stacked subway tiles and European bar pulls for the cabinets.
Tip: Concrete countertops can be precast or field fabricated (made at the site). The precast version is made by taking exact measurements of your kitchen cabinets and pouring the concrete off-site. This version is less messy but can take up to 2 weeks. The field fabricated version is quicker (3-4 days) because chemicals are added to make it cure faster. If you are doing a remodel in a home you are occupying, I recommend the precast method.
Tip: Concrete countertops can be precast or field fabricated (made at the site). The precast version is made by taking exact measurements of your kitchen cabinets and pouring the concrete off-site. This version is less messy but can take up to 2 weeks. The field fabricated version is quicker (3-4 days) because chemicals are added to make it cure faster. If you are doing a remodel in a home you are occupying, I recommend the precast method.
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Color dyes can be mixed into the concrete to take on any color you wish. Brown tones in the concrete, along with the wood cabinets, create a warm yet modern kitchen.
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| Concrete countertops perform well in the wet environment of the bathroom. |
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Unlike stone slabs, you can create any thickness you like without a huge cost difference. This counter is approximately 6" thick for a unique porportion to the vanity. Notice how the sink is one continuous element subtracted from the thicker pour? Very cool.
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The concrete is versatile enough to extend to the bathtub frame.
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The custom pour allows you to create any shape you like, such as this tapered angle for space-saving purposes.
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| Finally, it makes perfect sense in outdoor living spaces where it will be durable enough to weather well under extreme weather conditions.
More: 10 Alternatives to Granite Countertops Alternatives to Granite, Part II Alternatives to Granite Countertops, Part III |
Ideabook updated on March 15, 2011.
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