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Installing Concrete Countertops
Concrete countertops are the fastest growing countertop option on the market today. Of course, if you've never seen a concrete counter in someone's kitchen, you might be in for a surprise.A counter made of concrete is not a dull, gray slab like you'd see out in the driveway. It actually looks a lot more like a stone surface, like granite or marble. It's a beautiful and durable counter material that can save you a lot of money.
Concrete can be custom made, poured and set directly in your kitchen, or it can be manufactured and delivered for installation. A custom job can can some time for the product to cure and set up before it can be worked on again, so plan for additonal time.
While the concrete is a very durable hard surface, there can be cracking or chipping to the surface. But most of those dangers come during the installation process. The concrete counter can be pre-cut to fit your kitchen or you can order slabs and have them cut onsite - they usually come up to 10 feet long. Your counter installer can fill in the seams between slabs with a clear silicone caulking.
Concrete counters usually cost about $85 to $100 per square foot. This can be a substantial savings over a granite countertop, which usually runs from about $100 to $200 a square foot. You'll get the look and feel of the natural stone at a fraction of the price.
Depending on the finish sealer you have installed on your concrete countertop, you surface can be very stain, heat, and scratch resistant. These counters are considered to be very low maintenance and are easy to clean. Although, it may require regular sealing, perhaps once a year, to keep up the surface durability. Consult your countertop professional for more details.To find a countertop installer in your area, post your project with ConstructionDeal.com. We'll help you locate a quality professional to help you update your kitchen and give you a unique and stylish look that will be the talk of your neighborhood! It's a fast, free, and easy process to let our network contact you (saving you time) and give you multiple bids on the job (which will save you money!)
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