Concrete as a countertop option.
Why would someone choose a concrete countertop? Concrete countertops are considered a high end product, on par with both Quartz and Granite. They give a very custom look to your kitchen or bathroom. A modern / industrial feel.
Concrete Countertops are priced slightly below Granite and Quartz. As a general rule of thumb a granite counter top ranges in price from 70 – 175 per square foot and quartz 80 – 140. You can expect to pay for concrete countertops between 65 – 135. Since concrete is completely custom this price can go way up depending on any intricate custom design you might have in mind. It should be noted that the price on a concrete countertop is not in materials like Quartz and granite, but in the labour and skillset of the installer.
What is a Concrete Countertop?
White countertop – broken pieces of blue glass and a white additive to the concrete mix 
Bathroom vanity is a natural concrete finish Kitchen Island has a darker grey additive and a chiseled edge. This edge is achieved by a mold added to the concrete form before pouring. 
BBQ Island End countertops. It is stained a darker grey and has yet to be sanded down.
It is exactly what it sound like. The concrete is either made off site and installed in your home. Or, what I prefer to do is pour the slab directly in place in your home. The concrete is a special mix which differs slightly from regular concrete. The aggregates are much smaller. As well it has a self leveling component in the mix, ensuring the countertop is level, flat and without any little pin holes. The countertop can be coloured to your style as well. We simply pour a colour mix into the wet mixed concrete before pouring. To get really creative we can add things like broken pottery, glassware or coloured glass, marbles, broken bottles. These things get grinded smooth in finishing and can give an interesting finish.
Concrete countertops need to be sealed. This is very important as concrete is a porous material. You can expect to seal your countertop every 1 – 3 years.
Interested in installing concrete countertops? Let’s chat!
