Concrete Counter Tops & Kitchen Counter Tops

Concrete countertop production falls into two general categories: cast-in-place and precast countertops. In the last issue of Concrete Decor, we looked at cast-in-place methods. This time we’ll explore various techniques used in precasting concrete countertops.

Precasting advantages
If you prefer tight quality control, the precast method of making concrete countertops is the way to go. The environment in which you pour is controlled by you.

And if you also desire flexibility and more creative opportunity, again, go with precast.

There are other advantages to precasting, as well. “The surface created by precast vs. troweled concrete is a lot less permeable. [It’s] easier to form overhangs and custom shapes on an inverted pour, and it’s easier to cast integral sinks and inlays in surfaces,” explains Steve Eyler, owner/operator of Eycon in Myersville, Md.