Concrete Countertops

AT LAST, a complete start-to-finish book on creating countertops from the most versatile material available. One of the most widely used and durable construction materials in the world, concrete can also be formed into both simple and complex shapes, based on the needs and the design expectations of the homeowner. in designer Fu-Tung Chengs hands, concrete becomes a wondrous medium for creating one-of-a-kind countertops for your kitchen and bath.

THE POSSIBILITIES for creative expression with concrete are endless. Unlike traditional countertop materials, you can color, polish, stamp, and stain concrete. You can imbed objects in it. It has substance and mass, permanence and warmth. The spectacular photos finished countertops throughout the book explore the many design possibilities of concrete countertops.

CHENG TAKES US STEP-BY-STEP through the process of making a concrete countertop, from building the mold, mixing and pouring the concrete, to curing, grinding, and polishing, and, finally, installing the countertop. Along the way, Cheng also offers valuable troubleshooting advice and useful tips on maintaining a concrete countertop.