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How Do You Polish Pour-In-Place Concrete Countertops?
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Concrete countertops are not only economical, but they are beautiful as well. When you wish to make a concrete counter top that has no seam, then a pour-in-place concrete countertop will fit the bill. Keeping your countertop beautiful requires some e
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Can I put hot pans on concrete countertops?
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We don't recommend hot pans directly on the concrete countertops. You can put objects up to 300F without damaging the concrete countertop, however you can damage the sealers. SMOOTHCRETE can install "hotplates" directly into concrete countertops.
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What types of backsplashes are available with concrete countertops?
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Backsplashes can be made from whatever you want. You can use tumbled marble, stainless steel, ceramic tile, etc.
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How to Make Concrete Countertops
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Putting up concrete countertops is actually very affordable so you can save money while being unique.
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Can concrete countertops be used for commercial applications?
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Yes. Concrete is very durable and can take the high daily use of commercial applications.
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Are the concrete countertops poured on-site or are they preformed?
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SMOOTHCRETE prefers to pour the concrete countertops on-site. By doing so, it saves on time in making the template and forming as well as avoiding seams in your concrete countertop.
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How Do You Polish Pre-Cast Concrete Countertops?
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If you own a pre-cast concrete countertop, you'll want to maintain its beauty, especially after all the trouble installation involved. You can polish that stone just as you would marble. Expose the aggregate by using 50-grit ultra-speed polish pads.
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How to build concrete countertops?
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When building your concrete countertops you need to make your forms 3/4 inch thick with coated particle board. This will let it dry slower. Make sure you create voids for your sink, stove, and deck mounted faucets with exterior plywood blockouts. Sec
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We recently had new concrete countertops installed. Can we use Seal-Krete Original Waterproofing Sealer to seal and protect them?
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No. SKO is not recommended to seal concrete countertops.
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How do concrete countertops and surfaces compare in price to other solid surfaces?
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Oftentimes, concrete countertops are thought of as a cheaper alternative to granite or marble. Growing in popularity, cast concrete is becoming a big competitor to other solid surfaces. The art of casting concrete is very labor-intensive. Each projec
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