Detroit Concrete Countertop

The times they are a-changing. Your kitchen is not your parent's kitchen. As such, you may want to consider newer alternatives for your bathroom and, especially, your kitchen countertop in Detroit. As part of a full kitchen remodel or as a standalone home improvement, concrete counters are sure to revitalize your kitchen and give you a solid countertop for many years and, with a little care, for the rest of your life. Homeowners in particular who are replacing an old laminate counter will never believe they once survived with less.

Detroit Concrete Countertops
You might think that concrete is used almost primarily for exterior home applications, such as patios, driveways, and sidewalks. The ironic part of this sentiment is the fact that one of the only dangers to concrete is freeze and thaw cycles that can crack and splinter concrete and is all too common to northern climates like Detroit. Concrete countertops have never lacked for potential, but have been unduly held back by a lack of quality finishing agents and homeowner misconceptions. Nowadays, concrete countertops can be fashioned and finished to look just as beautiful, colorful, and smooth with a subtle and rich texture to match any stone you can imagine. In fact, concrete counters are among the most decoratively versatile counters on the market.

In general, concrete countertops are notoriously difficult, though not impossible to chip, stain, or burn, and perform similarly to stone counters in this way. The type of sealing agent you use will also affect its performance. A less porous finish may have chemicals that will fuse under intense heat, leaving a burn scar behind. Other finishes may not fully protect the concrete from its somewhat porous nature.

Cost of Concrete Countertops in Detroit, MI
Interestingly, concrete countertops are one of the few home improvement projects that have a cost that is not based on size. Pouring a pound of concrete isn't much cheaper than pouring 20 pounds. Much of the material costs come from mixing and transporting the concrete rather than the amount of the material itself. As you can see, this means the larger the kitchen counter, the more cost effective concrete becomes; but be warned, no concrete counter installation can be considered cheap. An average-sized kitchen countertop (about 90 square feet) will probably cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $5,000. Moreover, the cost will further fluctuate depending on the complexity of the form and mold, as well as the required skill needed to produce the desired finish.

Detroit Concrete Counter Contractors and Installation
The installation of a concrete counter in Detroit or anywhere is unlike virtually any other countertop material. While some contractors and some counters can be fabricated similar to a stone counter, concrete countertops can also be poured on-site. This may make for a temporarily messy kitchen, but it will also reduce the total time of installation. By definition, they are custom-made, one-of-a-kind counters, but better yet, you can generally discuss with the contractor exactly what you want, rather than ordering a counter and hoping is delivered to specs.

Still, a relatively new innovation in kitchen countertops, you'll want to do your research to make sure you find a contractor who knows his or her stuff. ServiceMagic can help you out in this regard. Each and every contractor in our database is put through a rigorous 10-step screening process. Plus, our customer ratings and reviews section will help you select among the handful of qualified contractors you're likely to be matched with. This online resource will allow to conveniently view recent feedback, comments, and statistics about your Detroit counter contractor before you make any final hiring decisions.

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