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Modern and Stylish Concrete Bench TopsConcrete benchtops have been hot for a while now, and they’ve been trending ever since. With new colourising techniques, concrete benchtops are the best fixtures that can maximize the beauty of your kitchen. However, if you plan to replace your old benchtop with a concrete counterpart, you should learn more about them and the options available for you.
There are two types of concrete benchtops, precast or cast on site. Precast is made using a mould and installed once it is fully cured, while the cast on-site option is best if you want a custom design that is tailored to the size of your kitchen. You can also specify the thickness of your concrete benchtops, but it is commonly between 50mm and 70mm thick. Most importantly, you can choose from pigmented or stained concrete, which can revolutionize the looks of your benchtop and increase the uniqueness and beauty once it is installed in your kitchen. Why ConcreteThere are several advantages of choosing concrete for your benchtops. The first is the fact that concrete is a very unique material, so there are no two benchtops that will look exactly the same.
It’s also very customisable so you can specify the look and functionalities of your benchtops. You can have inlay items like chopping boards, coloured strips, metal strips, or finished with various types of colours and textures. Therefore, concrete gives you more design flexibility and it’s strong and durable and will last for years. Concrete benchtops are easily maintained, especially if you seal it using a sealant solution to protect the concrete against stain and water damage. We use a subtle sealant solution that is safe for food, so it lowers the risk of toxicity. Lastly, it’s easy to clean and hygienic and since there are little to no joints, there are few places to harbour bacteria. |
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The Process of Concrete Washing and Sealing
Concrete benchtops are well known to be handcrafted and one-off concrete pieces, and they are casted using a mould. So, the first part of the process is to get the mix right which will include the proper blending of sand, aggregate and water so the benchtop is structurally different from other concrete surfaces like floors and pathways.
It’s also essential to reinforce your benchtop with steel, which can add weight and strength, but this will ensure it will last for a very long time. In fact, enhancing a concrete benchtop with steel is the most recommended method you should consider since it will ensure that your benchtop is stronger than those that don’t have steel in them.
If you’re planning to renovate your kitchen and install a new concrete benchtop, you’ll need to choose a reputable company with a good track record like Mornington Peninsula Concreters, since they will have a team of professional concreters that can seamlessly install a new concrete benchtop on your kitchen.
You will also have peace of mind since they can provide you with exceptional workmanship and quality finish since they have the expertise and equipment for these types of projects.
It’s also essential to reinforce your benchtop with steel, which can add weight and strength, but this will ensure it will last for a very long time. In fact, enhancing a concrete benchtop with steel is the most recommended method you should consider since it will ensure that your benchtop is stronger than those that don’t have steel in them.
If you’re planning to renovate your kitchen and install a new concrete benchtop, you’ll need to choose a reputable company with a good track record like Mornington Peninsula Concreters, since they will have a team of professional concreters that can seamlessly install a new concrete benchtop on your kitchen.
You will also have peace of mind since they can provide you with exceptional workmanship and quality finish since they have the expertise and equipment for these types of projects.