Hello! The countertops are concrete. Most fabricators can adjust the color and sheen to meet their client's needs.

what is the thickeness of the concrete?

Hello Hayley,

Up to date concrete fabricators will generally cast counters at 3/4" to 1" thick.

GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) allows for stronger concrete with lighter weights and the ability to cast complex three dimensional shapes.

The front edge can be as thick as you would like for appearances while the field remains at 1" or less. Imagine an empty box made of concrete.
The counters above look to have a 1.5" edge.

Regards,
Vincent Cathcart
VC Studio Inc.
vince@vcstudioinc.com

The concrete countertops on this job are 1.25" thick.

How is concrete on a busy kitchen island? How does it hold up?

madisonct,

Concrete can hold up great.

Two main things will contribute to its durability.
1. Concrete mix design
2. Sealer used.

Our modern concrete mixes are approaching the density of granite. These are technical mixes way beyond the DIYers or even tradesman that have worked with concrete here and there.
Sealer technology is great now and it continues to advance.

From lower grade to higher grade concrete sealed properly you could expect to see a range of protection from 3 to 24 hours from staining agents and acids. Most staining agents whether mustard, vinegar, or wine will dry out by 12 hours. If you are fastidious and clean things up promplty then you have no worries. If you entertain and wait until the next day to mop up then make sure you get a high performance concrete and sealer.

If you like the patina of use then just wax the surface once in a while and have at it.

Regards,
Vincent Cathcart
VC Studio Inc.
vince@vcstudioinc.com

are the cabinets white or is there a hint of grey in them?

The cabinets in this Kitchen are a bright white. Thanks!

what brand and color of paint was used?

@loefflerodi - Are you referring to the cabinet color? If so, it is the cabinet manufacturer's standard white (Monarch Custom Cabinetry - Polar White). Thanks!