While concrete countertops are sometimes formed and poured on site more often they are fabricated in shops after a technician takes precise measurements of your kitchen space and discusses all finish options with you.
Poured concrete kitchen worktops.
Concrete worktops are heat and scratch resistant making them ideal for either a kitchen or bathroom design.
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The concrete that we use has been specially developed to make lighter and more resilient than traditional concrete.
The wire will keep the concrete from cracking as it dries and it will also add strength.
Using a small spade or bucket pour the concrete into the mold pressing and compacting it as you fill the mold to a depth of about 1 inch or halfway full.
Concrete can be cast into any shape and pigmented stained or textured with all kinds of shades and finishes.
Build your own concrete worktop table top indoor or outdoor furniture from one kit.
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Pouring a concrete countertop in your kitchen or bathroom requires extensive preparation.
You can even embed tiles stones etc.
Concrete doesn t just evoke an atmosphere of understated sophistication but it also creates a hygienic workspace necessary for safe food preparation and cooking whether in a home or a commercial kitchen.
Concrete worktop countertop table top premix mix kit specially formulated flowable high strength gfrc concrete mix for pre cast and cast in place diy concrete worktop applications.
We offer both solid poured concrete concrete rendered worktops.
Set the galvanized wire into the concrete taking care that it does not touch the edges of the mold.
The cost of concrete countertops will depend on if you go the diy route or have them professionally installed either pre cast or poured in place and how much personalization you want.
Protecting the floor cabinets and walls is a must because concrete can be messy when it is poured.
The kitchen or bathroom area will also be out of use for up to a week before it is done.
As leading designers of concrete interiors we have developed an extensive library of polished concrete worktops custom basins stair treads fire hearths tiles and furniture.
Haus work closely with the client from design throughout production to innovate bespoke tones and textures to unique specifications.
A polished concrete worktop has the capacity to completely transform the kitchen into a stylish area for cooking eating and socialising.
All tops are made to measure and can be used indoors or out.
Concrete worktops are a perfect choice for busy kitchen environments they re extremely durable.