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Concrete versus Other Countertop Materials
By Anne Balogh, ConcreteNetwork.com Columnist
While concrete isn't the only option for kitchen countertops, it offers a number of advantages that other materials can't match, particularly when it comes to versatility. Here, we compare concrete with some of the most popular alternatives.
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Granite |
Synthetic Solid Surface |
Tile |
Laminate |
Engineered Quartz |
Concrete |
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Visible seams or grout lines
Large concrete countertops will have seams, but the appearance can be minimized with the use of a color-matched filler. |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No, when
seam filler
is used |
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Needs sealing
In its natural state, concrete is porous and may stain. Applying a surface sealer will make the concrete water and stain resistant. |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Stain resistant |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, when sealed |
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Color options
Color options with concrete are nearly endless with integral color, staining, or both. This gives you the ability to coordinate or match the countertop with other colors in a room. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Unlimited |
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Cast in any shape
Concrete can be cast in any shape and practically any size. |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Endless edge details
Contractors can create custom edge forms to replicate any design using molding products such as extruded styrene or liquid rubber or plastic. (See Concrete Countertop Edge Details.) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Accepts inserts and inlays
Concrete countertops can be personalized with unique embedded items such as pebbles, recycled glass and seashells. (See Concrete Countertop Inserts and Inlays.) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Appearance can improve with age
Concrete is not a static material. It will evolve and acquire character over time, developing a warm patina. |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Resistant to high heat
Concrete is very heat resistant, but avoid placing hot pots or pans on sealed surfaces, since the heat can damage or
discolor the sealer. (See
Placing Hot Pans on Concrete Countertops.) |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes, unless treated with
a sealer
or wax |
| Average cost per square foot |
$100 -$200* |
$90 - $120* |
$10 - $90* |
$25 - $50* |
$100 - $200* |
$65 - $135
(For a standard
1.5-inch-thick countertop. See Concrete Countertop Pricing to learn about factors that influence the final cost.) |
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