New Comparison Chart for Countertops Compares Concrete to Other Materials

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Redesigned kitchen features concrete countertops. Photo: Concrete Revolution.

Calimesa, CA (Vocus) November 25, 2009

ConcreteNetwork.com has created a helpful comparison chart outlining the many benefits of using concrete for countertops compared to other more common materials like granite, tile, engineered quartz and others. This one-page chart compares ten countertop variables to consider including color options, stain and heat resistance, costs and more.

As one of the most often used areas of the kitchen, it’s important that countertops be made from a versatile and durable material, which is also aesthetically appealing. Concrete is the only material outlined on the chart that offers these characteristics and many more.

Concrete countertops outweigh every other countertop material in that they can be cast into any shape and just about any size, they can include custom edge details, inserts and inlays, and their appearance only improves with age. Some other advantages include providing a high stain and heat resistant surface, so long as a proper sealer is applied.

Still not convinced that concrete countertops are the right fit? Consider concrete’s green capabilities. Because of its low impact on the environment, concrete is one of the greenest countertop materials you can use.

Visit The Concrete Network to view a complete version of the countertop comparison chart.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications. These include stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 10 million people visit ConcreteNetwork.com per year to research, get ideas and to find a contractor.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find a Concrete Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by more than 20 types of decorative concrete work in over 200 regional areas throughout North America.

Article photo courtesy of Concrete Revolution in Denver, CO. Attached photo courtesy of Touchstone Architectural Cement in Windsor, CA.

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