What are the advantages and disadvantages of concrete countertops compared to other countertop materials?

Advantages: Custom: Concrete’s biggest advantage is that it is completely custom. You can provide your client with a countertop that is unique to them, and highly personalized. Versatile: Concrete is extremely versatile. It can enhance any style, from French Country to Contemporary. From Arts and Crafts to Industrial. From Traditional to Modern. The possibilities are endless. Practical: Contrary to popular belief, concrete countertops do not need to be stain-prone and difficult to maintain. They do not have to "develop a patina". In the past few years, especially in 2004-2005, concrete sealer technology has progressed by leaps and bounds, and sealer manufacturers are recognizing that concrete countertops have unique and stringent performance requirements with regards to staining, heat and scratching. Although there is still no one sealer that all concrete countertop craftsmen use, ask your craftsman what kind of sealer he uses and what its performance characteristics are. Most ...  more

Advantages: Custom: Concretes biggest advantage is that it is completely custom. You can provide your client with a countertop that is unique to them, and highly personalized. Versatile: Concrete is extremely versatile. It can enhance any style, from French Country to Contemporary. From Arts and Crafts to Industrial. From Traditional to Modern. The possibilities are endless. To read this article, click here. Practical: Contrary to popular belief, concrete countertops do not need to be stain-prone and difficult to maintain. They do not have to "develop a patina". In the past few years, especially in 2004-2005, concrete sealer technology has progressed by leaps and bounds, and sealer manufacturers are recognizing that concrete countertops have unique and stringent performance requirements with regards to staining, heat and scratching. Although there is still no one sealer that all concrete countertop craftsmen use, ask your craftsman what kind of sealer he uses and what its performance ...  more