Concrete Countertops Look Like Marble

If your concrete counter top is beginning to look a little drab or you re simply ready for a change there is no need to replace the counter top.
Concrete countertops look like marble. Heat and pressure create marble and granite beneath the earth s surface making the stone inherently more durable and resistant to damage from day to day use. A laminate countertop is cheap durable and just as pretty as the real thing. Modern technology makes imitating luxury surfaces like marble really really easy. In this video i explain how to create a diy faux marble top from concrete and how to mix gfrc concrete.
Follow me on instagram. Faux finishing techniques allow you to change the look of the sealed counter top to emulate other materials such as marble. The process is very simple. Let this layer of grey dry thoroughly then sand lightly.
The process begins by seeding the concrete countertop mix with pieces of decorative colored stone or glass. Don t worry about getting this layer perfectly smooth as you want some grey to come through to create a marbling effect. Natural stone materials like marble and granite have the ability to deliver the look of concrete while boasting less maintenance and imperfections. Ditch your plan of installing marble granite quartz or butcher block countertops so you can reimagine your kitchen featuring the latest trend.
Exposed aggregate finishsome of the most unique and dramatic concrete countertop finishes can be created by exposing the aggregate.