The Benefits of Concrete Countertops
The demand
for concrete countertops has dramatically increased in recent years. Homeowners
have the option of choosing from a vast array of styles, colors and shapes, and
each stamped concrete countertop is a unique design in itself. One of the best
benefits of decorative concrete countertops is not only can they can be
installed by a concrete contractor, but they are also an excellent DIY project.
Here are some of the benefits you can expect with a concrete countertop.
Design Options
Typically, when you mention concrete, most people envision a sidewalk or their
driveway, and it is common to think cold and gray. However, this is far from
the case. There is a wide range of decorative concrete options for countertops,
including stamped concrete and colors that range from white to purple; in fact
the color options are endless. Whether a concrete contractor installs your
countertops or you complete the installation yourself, you will have numerous
stains and dyes to choose from.
Eco-Friendly
One of the best benefits of decorative concrete countertops is that they are
eco-friendly. The countertops are made with all earth-friendly materials;
cement, sand and rocks. In many situations you do not have to have the
materials shipped to you, which also helps to reduce the air pollution caused
by trucks. If a concrete contractor installs the countertop for you, they will
typically get the materials locally, and if you choose to do the project
yourself with materials from Deco-Crete, all of the materials will be on-site
when you need them, so you do not have to drive all over town to gather
supplies.
Concrete
countertops are fire-proof, extremely durable and typically less expensive than
other stone countertops, such as granite. In the majority of situations, if the
countertop is installed and sealed correctly, you will never need to replace
it.