DH was interested in concrete counters but our KD said in our area it's hard to find people who know how to install them, so it could be pricey. I like them too though, hopefully you get some feedback from people who actually have them!

I've heard good things about concrete, but have no 1st hand knowledge. I found this info handy:

Countertop Prices/Cost (Source is Consumer Reports):
* Ceramic Tile: $45-$90/per sq ft.
* Laminate: $10-$30/per sq ft.
* Butcher Block: $40-$65/per sq ft.
* Solid Surface: $35-$80/per sq ft.
* Granite: $40-$100/per sq. ft.
* Marble: $40-$100/per sq. ft.
* Quartz: $45-$90/per sq. ft.
* Limestone: $60-$100/per sq. ft.
* Concrete: $80-$120/per sq. ft.
* Stainless Steel: $70-$120/per sq. ft.

HTH

There is a good DIY concrete counter thread going right now, which I'll link below.

BTW, concerning the prices given by Consumer Reports for anyone interested in SS counters...Our stainless counters were $17/sq ft. We had them done by a local sheet metal shop and installed them easily ourselves. A carpenter or GC on a project could probably do that part.

Anyway, back to concrete, which we love the looks of, too. There is a great video by Fu Tung Cheng available on the Concreteexchange.com site, and there are probably more pictures on chengdesign.com. Concrete can stain and etch, but there are ways to limit that if you're willing to do the upkeep. I'd think different colors and finish textures would be easier to keep looking nice than others. We were going to do concrete counters in parts of our new kitchen, but time prevented it. We did, though, put in extra thick counters (laminate) so we can change them for concrete later.

Here is a link that might be useful: concrete counters thread

I have no pictures for you because we just started our build. We plan on having them in just one bathroom. I really like them and even own both the video and the book by Fu Tung Cheng because one day long, long ago, I thought that I would be able to convince DH to try DIYing concrete countertops in our old house.

My understanding is that it is quite a bit more expensive than base level granite. It also has the potential to stain and crack. Still, I think that an integrated sink with a concrete countertop is just gorgeous. I also think it does a fantastic job of going both super contemporary or quite traditional, just by changing of the color and any insets.

I don't offer them - as I am pretty set in my ways with
being a Natural Stone Fabricator..

HOWEVER...with that being said,

My wife and I have a very dear friend of ours that has
Conrete Counters in her home and they look terrific.

They have been installed for almost 10 years, and they
really look good, and she is very happy with them too.

It all boils downt to what YOU want in YOUR home...

to each their own I say

kevin

rhome410, what size did you spec the thickness?

Thx!

greenthumbfish, we would fabricate our own, and want them at least 2" for strength and a beefy look, so decided to use 3 sheets of countertop material to total 2 1/4"...Then we'll just create the forms at that same depth.