Ideal Surface - Custom Concrete Countertops - Advantages of Concrete Countertops

..Concrete is earthy and natural, with a tactile quality not found in synthetic or stainless steel surfaces. Because each concrete piece is hand-cast, it exhibits subtle variations in color and texture. Concrete is also an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based synthetic products and nonrenewable natural materials such as quarried stone.

Designers in quest of an artistic, one-of-a-kind concrete piece that transcends the commonplace, IDEAL SURFACE is your answer!

Concrete Countertop Advantages

Has substance and mass, permanence and warmth.
Feel earthy and are at home in both traditional and modern settings
Utilize the “material of choice” among high-end designers and architects
Uniquely offer endless sculptural possibilities unavailable with granite or marble
Every casting is custom made and thus inherently unique. No one else will have a countertop like yours.
Concrete is an extremely durable surface.
We reduce the effects of staining by applying a penetrating sealer and topical wax.
Easy Clean up. Countertops can be cleaned with a mild nonabrasive soap and rinsed with water

Our countertops possess a compressive strength of between 6,000 and 8,000 PSI. However, we do not recommend that you place hot pans directly on the surface because it will affect the wax that is buffed onto the surface. An excellent solution is to incorporate granite / stone on metal inlays around hand use areas for placing hot pans upon.

Concrete is a naturally porous material and in an unsealed state can easily stain. However, cutting directly on the surface will affect the durability of the applied sealant, making it susceptible to stains. The best alternative is to use a cutting board to protect your cutlery and your countertops.