Concrete Countertops

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Concrete Countertops
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Concrete Countertops

• Cast in place
• Pre Cast
• Overlay

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Pre Cast method

• Cast off site
• Cure before transport
• Transport
• Install

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Overlay

• Pre - Cast
• Cast in place
• Thin layers
• Versatility

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Cast in place method

• Form in place
• Cure in place
• Color in place
• Seal in place

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Coloring Methods/Products

• Integral Color
• Color Hardener
• Acid Stain
• Acrylic Stains
• Cementitious Coatings

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Finishing methods

• Pre - Cast
• Hand trowel
• Overlays
• Polishing
• Texturing

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Preparation

• Design color choices
• Proper form work
• Proper sub base
• Proper reinforcement
• Masking protection
• Design mix

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Design mix

• Concrete should be a minimum of 6 sack mix
• Low water cement ratio
• Water reducing admixture may be used to increase
  slump
• 3/8 aggregate is recommended
• Plasticizers
• No air

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Reinforcement

• 4 x 4 x 10 mesh
• 3 re-bar
• Fiber mesh
• Re-entry corners

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Sink
Re-entry Corner
Re-bar wet set 1/2 below surface
Potential crack area
Countertop
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Sub base

• Plywood base
• Moisture barrier
• Masking cabinets
• Remove drawers and doors

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Cast in place method

• Forming
• Foam liners
• Wood forming

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Cast in place method

• Reinforcement

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Cast in place method

• Place consolidate

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Cast in place method

• Finishing
• Coloring

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Cast in place method

• Finishing
• Edges

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Cast in place method

• Curing times
• Color process
• Temperature
• Construction environment

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Cast in place method

• Sealing
• Color process
• Usage
• Desired look

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Cast in place method

• Sealing Choices
• Acrylics
• Waxes
• Epoxies
• Polyurethanes

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Projects

• Cast in place
• Liquid integral
• Color Hardener
• Epoxy

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Projects

• Cast in place
• Liquid integral
• Color Hardener
• Polyurethane

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Projects

• Cast in place
• Acid Stain
• Micro-topping
• Epoxy

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Projects

• Cast in place
• Integral color
• Polyurethane
• Epoxy

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Projects

• Cast in place
• Acid Stains
• Acrylic Stains
• Pigments
• Epoxy