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Love the counter top. Is this concrete? How is it treated? Thank you.

13 years ago
Aptos · More Info
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  • 13 years ago
    Thank you for speedy response. What about cracking? Does outdoor concrete countertop hold up?

    Comments (11)

    • PRO
      13 years ago
      It is polished, integrally colored, concrete.
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      Requires expert construction. Should last forever. Concrete does crack, minimized by the quality of workmanship.
    • 13 years ago
      Thank you again. About to embark on big landscape project with outdoor kitchen and really wanted concrete countertops over stone.
    • 13 years ago
      Randy, Your work is amazing! I am in the process of building an outdoor kitchen and would like to do concrete like this. Would the person you used to do this counter top be willing to do a project in Los Angeles?
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      There are loads of great craftspersons in LA - have you tried to find someone locally? The contractors who did this are based in Aptos/Santa Cruz CA.
    • 12 years ago
      merlindaguerra - did you ever find a good contractor in L.A.? We are also looking for a mason to help us build an outdoor kitchen in the L.A. area. Thanks!
    • 12 years ago
      vshapiro - YES!!!! Found an amazing guy who did an amazing job. We are literally just doing the finishing touches to our backyard, but the outdoor kitchen is complete. I can send you pics if you'd like. The guy is Jose Ventura and I can send you his info.
    • 12 years ago
      Congratulations on your project! I would love Jose's info and pictures of your project. you can email me at vshapiro@gmail.com. Thanks!
    • 12 years ago
      Vshapiro- what area are you in ?
    • 12 years ago
      West L.A.
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