Install a Concrete Countertop Costs

When the time comes to install a new countertop, you have myriad choices available to you. There are many different options available for different types of materials, and one of the most popular choices is concrete. When you choose to install a concrete countertop, it comes with some great benefits. It looks great, and you will find that it is easy to customize. There are many colors, so you should not have any trouble getting it to work well for your décor.

Due to the nature of concrete, you will also be happy to know that it is easy to create a range of shapes. It will need to have regular maintenance to continue looking great, of course, and there is the potential that it could be scratched or otherwise damaged if you are not treating the countertop with care.

Concrete countertop installation: a kitchen that will require 30 square feet of concrete countertop.

Other considerations and costs

• In order to reduce the risk of staining, it is important to make sure that the concrete is properly sealed with a high-quality sealer.
• You could add a backsplash to the countertop, but this would add about another $150 to the cost.
• Those who would like to have interesting shapes in their countertop design will find that it is possible, but it will incur an added cost.

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DIY considerations

• Using concrete to create a countertop might seem easy, but it is more difficult than many believe it to be. Unless you have experience working with concrete, you might want to leave this task to the professionals.
• Even though it might not look difficult, if you do not mix and pour the concrete properly, and if you do not have a quality mold, there is a chance that it could break. It may not look like a professional job either.
• Concrete hardens fast, so you will have less time than you might think to make sure you have gotten everything right.

References

• Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2019.
• Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
• Literature review of DIY Web sites.