Concrete Counters in Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland
Are you looking for information regarding concrete counters for your Maryland, Virginia or DC home? Continue reading to find all the information you’re going to need!
Concrete counters are perfect for unusual and uniquely shaped countertops. Concrete counters are strong, heat resistant, scratch resistant, and possess a unique texture unlike any other countertop surface. Concrete countertops are completely custom fit and can usually be cast right inside your home. Although they can be considered on the pricy side, concrete counters are much stronger than all other natural surfaces. These countertops have the ability to be color-tinted with a variety of creative colors and inlays to make them even more unique. They also have various textured feels that set them apart from other countertop surfaces available today.
Concrete counters are made up of 100% natural materials. The mixing of water, cement, stone, sand and colored pigment ultimately creates the end product. Since concrete is a porous surface, it must be sealed properly to resist both strains and water damage.
Concrete Counters Cost: $75 -$200 per square foot.
Ups and Downs:
| CONCRETE COUNTERS PROS | CONCRETE COUNTERS CONS |
| Can be worked into different shapes and custom details. | Proper sealing is required to resist stain and wax is needed to protect the sealer. |
| Resists scratches and heat damage. | Cutting boards need to be used. |
| Comes in a variety of colors and textures. | Quick temperature changes can cause curling or warping to newly installed slabs. |
| Custom cast to your exact specifications. | Mid to high range on cost due to custom work. |
| Much stronger than any other natural surface. | Cracking is possible and concrete is porous, although it can be sealed. |
| Offers an exotic and unusual look. |
Creative Personal Touches
Concrete counters are expressive and aesthetic on their own, but embedding vintage tiles, shells or other unique objects within the material can help to add personality to the surface and to your Baltimore, Annapolis or Columbia home. Creating a custom concrete countertop has never been easier than it is right now and if you are looking for an ultra-personalized look, you could carve a monogram or crest directly into the countertop! With casting, shaping, and a variety of other methods available, concrete counters can possess a variety of textures and feels. Concrete will always be an extremely unique option because of all the various pigments, stains, and aggregate colors that are available for the consumer.
Cleaning Your Concrete Counters
Although the heat and scratch resistance makes concrete counters seem invincible, they do require a little bit of maintenance. Spills of any kind should be rinsed as soon as possible and using abrasive cleaners shouldn’t be used as to avoid scratching or scaring of the surface. We also suggest that your concrete should be waxed every 1– 3 months and resealed every 1 – 2 years.
You should use a cutting board as opposed to cutting directly on the concrete and should also not place hot pots and pans directly on it. Although it is heat resistant, damage and discoloration of the sealer is still possible when material is exposed to high enough temperatures. If your concrete counters have not been sealed than it is important to know they will stain because of concretes porous nature.
Concrete is extremely durable, noncombustible and resilient against decay. On the flip side though, concrete countertops can possibly crack from their natural shrinkage. Trying to patch these cracks can potentially make them more obvious. Many customers who opt for concrete surfaces in their homes embrace their hairline cracks and irregularities. These little imperfections give the concrete a natural and authentic look. Also it should be noted that the hairline cracks are nonstructural and purely aesthetic.
Contact Us About Concrete Counter Installation
If you would like more information about our Concrete Counters or if you have any additional questions for us here at Express Countertops, please contact us directly. Our staff can be reached by phone at (888) 930-9925. Another good way to reach us is to take advantage of the estimate button we have added above to request a free cost estimate.You could have your new countertops installed in 1 week – GUARANTEED!
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