Concrete Countertop Supplies and Techniques

Even though concrete has been used for a number of years now as a countertop surface, contractors who use this versatile material still encounter shock and amazement from prospective customers when they see photos of these projects for the first time. For many, the concept of concrete conjures images of cold, dull, cracking slabs that are totally devoid of character or color. Those of us in the business of concrete countertop supplies are fully aware that nothing could be further from the truth.

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Forget ordering expensive marble slabs and waiting anxiously for weeks for your order to come in - hoping all the while that the slab is not broken or scratched en route. A concrete counter expert can create that marble look for you - in the precise colors and patterns you want - using proven techniques. With the right pigments infused into the concrete, a contractor can create veining with a grinding disk and then achieve a smooth, polished look with an epoxy coating.

If limestone or tile is more to your liking, the look of one or the other can be created in one solid concrete cast that is colored with long-lasting pigments. The resulting surface is more resistant to the staining that limestone is prone to. You can get the look of tile without the risk of loose or broken individual tiles as well.

With the right concrete countertop supplies (trowels, grinding discs, acid stains, dyes, molds, stamps, aggregates and epoxy coatings to name a few) and proper training, a creative and skilled contractor or home remodeler can accomplish truly amazing things using concrete as their material of choice. Concrete Solutions carries the materials and tools you need to create realistic, high-quality concrete surfaces, and our training classes offer the know-how necessary to use these materials to full advantage. For more information about our products and training, call us at (800) 232-8311.