Kitchen Countertops - Concrete

Guest writer, Fu-Tung Cheng, gives ideas on how to adapt concrete countertops into the traditional home.

Concrete is an extraordinary material that is practical, expressive, and aesthetic all at once. It's a new and improve alternative for kitchen countertops. Our article from guest writer, Fu-Tung Cheng, tells you why.

See color samples and read FAQs on concrete.

Yes, you actually can make your own concrete countertop with the materials, instructions, and guidance at this site.

Find information and resources for concrete countertops from Cheng Design. By "utilizing concrete as a sculptural element for countertops and walls and incorporating the aesthetics of water and stone," the firm produces innovative concrete forms in Berkeley, CA.

Read how custom concrete countertops allow homeowners to express their individuality and transform their kitchen or bath.

This informative article evaluates the pros and cons of concrete countertops, options for their use, and offers sources for fabricators and installers.

Read helpful FAQs about concrete, including pictures of styles and colors.

This brief tutorial describes concrete countertops, its pros and cons, and the costs involved in its installation.

Made of Portland cement and fillers, Fireslate is formed under 400 tons of pressure. Unlike slate and other natural stone, it has no veins or strata to delaminate. It handles heat, weighs 40 percent less than natural stone, and is far less expensive.

Read more about the NeoMIX kit to help create a concrete countertop.