| Before the pour, the next step to consider would be design options. The following options are listed below to assist the customer through the process of creating acustom made concrete countertop for their home. |
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SHAPE / MOLD
The process begins by fabricating a custom handmade mold designed to your specifications. This would take into account the placement of sink, faucet and cabinet configuration. The design/shape of the countertop is obviously important to consider. Whether it is an island oval or oblong, or straight linear feet, the shape needs to be determined.
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COLOR / PIGMENTS
Choices range from blacks, browns, sand and other earth tones to reds, blues, greens and other more vivid colors. Obviously, choosing the color of a countertop is very important, as well as providing you with a finished product that matches your choice. For this reason, we use Neo-Mix colors, which are pre-mixed according to square foot of countertop to ensure uniform results, reducing the "surprise factor" for our client. We also provide a sample for client approval.
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INLAYS
After the mold is finished, before pouring the concrete countertop, additional design options should be taken in to consideration. These include, inlays such as semi-precious stones, found objects, coins, fossils, ceramic mosaic.The choices are only limited to the imagination. Inlays provide a contrast between the concrete and these visual accents on a scale appropriate to the context. Inlays can enhance the subtle colors in the concrete. However, how to use these items is a subjective call. Good design is a matter of restraint, and in this case less is MORE. |
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