North of the City
March/April 2008
Concrete countertops are taking kitchens and bathrooms by storm.
With the advent of the polished concrete finish, countertop design is exploding with new innovative designs and finishes to meet all tastes.
Concrete offers a hand-crafted, custom finish not possible with other materials and it’s ideal for any environment such as bar tops, tables, bathroom vanities, kitchen countertops, as well as fireplace surrounds, bath and tub surrounds and floor tiles.
The colours, textures and finishes are unique and each piece is an original, according to Grant Zettel of Refined Concrete Solutions (
www.refinedconcrete.com). Concrete, which commands a price similar to granite, is durable, heat resistant, timeless and environmentally friendly.
Concrete countertops, which are quickly becoming associated with high-end design, are in demand in new homes and remodelling projects because they are easily personalized.
“From an impressionable material like wet concrete, we can contour, form and create a design that will be the ultimate social piece of your home or business,” Mr. Zettel says.