It's a new age in kitchen design and concrete is making a debut. Over the past 5 years it's become obviously that concrete isn't just for structural building anymore. It's the stuff counter tops are made of and they are sweeping the kitchen design industry with their beauty and versatility.
The properties of concrete have made this material the new option due to the fact it can be worked and molded into almost any shape, size and design. The benefits of concrete counter tops are many, however those who have these counter tops find they are almost impossible to differentiate from other hard surface materials favored by kitchen designers.
A few basic looks that concrete counter tops can take include:
Marbleized: Using different pigments and creation techniques, master counter top makers can take concrete and make it virtually indistinguishable from a slab of marble. The beauty is sealed in.
Trowel: Offering a rougher surface than most counters, this design is one that many adore for its unusual beauty.
Terrazzo: By adding glass or marble into the mix, concrete counter tops can take on a variety of different looks in terrazzo. This can add an extra dimension of beauty to the countertops.
Things you should know about concrete tops include:
* Sealer. Concrete counter tops must be sealed to ensure staining and other damage are avoided. When a sealer is well applied, the counter tops can resist all sorts of problems. Despite this, there are things that can compromise the sealer, so it's important to make sure the job is done correctly by a professional and it's protected from damage. The rules associated with concrete care aren't much different than most regular counter tops come with even most of the "high-end" designs.
* Cutting issues. While some counter tops are meant to be cut on directly, concrete is not one such creation. While the concrete can handle direct cutting, the sealer cannot. When cutting is done directly on the surface, it impacts the sealer, which could lead to stain problems down the road.
* Heat issues. Again, concrete itself can take the punishment, but the sealer might not. With this in mind, it's recommended that hot pans and bowls not be placed directly on the counter tops. Just like working with Corian or other similar counter tops direct heat is worth avoiding protecting the beauty of the counter tops.
Offering a remarkable beauty, concrete counter tops are amazing to behold. It's very difficult for anyone who doesn't know what they're made of to tell by appearance. When crafted by masters, the designs can be simply fantastic.
Although concrete is well known for its building properties, the fact is this material isn't just for under surfaces anymore. Concrete counter tops are taking the kitchen industry by storm.
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