How do you decorate a concrete countertop?

How do you decorate a concrete countertop?

Unusual Ways to Personalize Concrete Countertops

1. Shotgun shells. Put more “bang” into your countertops by dressing them up with 12-gauge shotgun shells (emptied of their gunpowder, of course).
2. Hand-hammered spoons.
3. Metal shavings.
4. Car gauges.
5. Stainless steel inserts.
6. Daring Free Spans.
7. Custom Built-Ins.
8. Colored Glass.

What type of concrete should be used for countertops?

QUIKRETE® Countertop Mix (No. 1106-80, -81) is a specially formulated flowable high-strength concrete mix for pre-cast and cast-in-place concrete countertop applications. Super-plasticizer additive provides a flowable mix at low water/cement ratio. High-flow formula minimizes the need for mechanical vibration.

What colors go with concrete countertops?

By far, the most popular colors for our concrete countertops are some variation of gray. It’s a very neutral color that blends in well with almost all other colors. For that reason we have three types – light, natural, and dark gray. Graphite (black) and white are also very popular.

Are concrete counters still in style?

While quartz, granite, and marble countertops are popular with designers, concrete remains a desirable option on the periphery, offering flexibility and a creative potential that other materials simply cannot provide.

Are concrete countertops still in style?

Can you paint a concrete countertop?

Concrete countertops allow you to create colors and finishes not possible with other countertop materials. Using custom-mixed integral pigments, some concrete countertop makers can even match a specific paint color or fabric swatch (see Paint-By-Number Concrete Color ).

Can concrete countertops withstand heat?

With a few precautions, concrete can be one of the most durable surfaces for counter tops. A common question posed about concrete countertops is if they can withstand heat. Overall, a concrete countertop is a durable, tolerant material and is very heat resistant, but the concern is damaging or discoloring the sealer.

Are concrete countertops sanitary?

Your local Ocala concrete countertop contractors will be able to show you how to keep your concrete countertop clean and sanitary. High quality concrete countertops should be completely smooth, with no pinholes or divots. They should also be sealed properly, making them virtually impervious to fluids.

Are concrete countertops durable?

Concrete countertops are a versatile and exciting new choice for today’s homes and businesses. Concrete serves as an extremely durable material for a countertop and it can exude the look and feel of natural stone, metal or wood.