Chances have you never pictured your kitchen featuring concrete. Your garage? Certainly. Back patio? Ok. Driveway? Of course. But grab an interior design magazine or flick on HGTV and you’ll see them everywhere. You might not even recognize them. Concrete countertops can easily be disguised as wood, marble, plastic, and even glass. Look around! Concrete countertops are on the rise, and here’s why:
Ecofriendly
Concrete is generally a mix of sand, rocks, and cement compound, which makes it a much more sustainable option than expensive synthetics, rocks, or wood. Concrete is also recyclable, which is cool and green as can be!
Durable
Concrete can stand up to heat, weight, scratches, and dents like a champ! It’s very heavy, meaning you may need to upgrade your cabinets or built-in foundation for your countertops. They do require some maintenance – waxing and polishing every few months – but otherwise will withstand any food, liquid, or cleaning supplies.
Customizable
It’s easy to picture a giant slab of gray concrete with a sink stuck in the middle, but concrete can be customized to any style or taste. Your choices for stain, finish, inlay or patterns are limitless. Some people have even used seashells and glass to create designs in their concrete countertops.
Easy
Replacing or updating your existing countertops with concrete countertops is actually a very quick and painless change to your kitchen. Without huge remodel or excessive spending, you can update an older kitchen for some serious WOW. Overlays and coating can be completed without removing your counters. If you’re a “hands-on” person, coating your current countertops with concrete can be an easy DIY for a very simple concrete look. For marble, stained, or wood-effect concrete you’ll want to call in professionals. They can coat your counters or remove and replace them with complete concrete. But fear not! Hiring professionals don’t need to be complex or expensive.
Our professionals at Hard Rock Concrete, can do a clean, complete, professional job and give you plenty of options. All you have to do is tell them what you want, stand back and let them work their magic, quickly and efficiently. Whether you’re building a new home, remodeling your kitchen, or simply looking for an easy update to the kitchen you love – concrete countertops are the beautiful answer.
