concrete-1“Concrete for residential kitchens? No way!”

Was this your first thought while considering the prospect of concrete countertops? Well, you are not alone. For some reasons concrete has managed to sustain its former reputation of being industrial, unsightly, or plain ugly from over a decade ago. Which is why many homeowners or builders find the thought of concrete countertops quite astounding.

However, we’ve got news for you – things have changed, and changed hard. Concrete is no longer industrial. It is now residential. Concrete is no longer unsightly or ugly. It is beautiful, splendid even. The one quality that concrete has maintained from its past years, is its strength, durability and longevity. Concrete is in fact, the new sexy, when it comes to countertops and more.

Here’s why:

1. Concrete is delightfully aesthetic

Stop picturing concrete as the gray-colored sidewalk-type material. Concrete has had a makeover years ago, and is now one of the most sleek and trendy materials around. You can choose pigmented concrete or have the concrete stained with dyes to get gorgeous rich shades and beautiful designs that look similar to, if not better than, marble. You can have them embossed with stone, glass, tile, shells, or other materials to create artistic countertops. Thanks to the strength and versatility of this material, you are only limited by your imagination.

2. Concrete can take the daily pounding very well

Speaking of strength, concrete is one of the strongest materials out there. And you already know this. A concrete countertop will be able to support equipment and vessel traffic, characteristics of busy families, without suffering from any wear and tear. You don’t have to worry about scratches either. Spills will be easy to clean and heating/fire hazard will be no concern because concrete is highly heat resistant. Combine reasons one and two, and you can see that concrete provides the best of aesthetics and function for countertops.

3. Concrete can last you a lifetime

And it provides the best benefits for a lifetime. The average life of concrete countertops is more than 50 years, making it a great one-time investment. The fact that concrete countertops are hassle-free when it comes to maintenance (all you need is a damp cloth and some mild soap to make your concrete countertops sparkly clean) makes things easier for families and better for you.