www.AsktheDecorator.com host Meghan Carter visits ACE Concrete in Sun Valley, California to discover the basics about concrete countertops. From selecting a good concrete contractor to preventing cracks and staining, this is what you need to know when considering a concrete countertop. … concrete countertops home house kitchen bathroom askthedecorator meghan carter decorate decorating decor interior howto
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June 17th, 2009 at 11:42 am
she’s a babe.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:42 am
meghan needs her own tv show..
June 17th, 2009 at 11:42 am
I wish my body was made of concrete so she would rub it like that!
June 17th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Hey Megan,
Look into GFRC concrete countertops. You can do things with them that regular precast counters can’t touch. Gore Design in Tempe Arizona is one of the industry leaders. Check out their stuff it’s impressive. BTW I’m not affiliated with Gore in any way.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:42 am
The advantage is in customizability. You can make concrete any color or thickness with virtually any flat inlays that you want. Plus you can form them to fit your space perfectly. Granite can do none of this. Go to your local granite shop and ask them for a red counter 3 inches think with an integral drainboard and inlaid tiles on the edge and see what they say. Both concrete and granite have their place, but if you want something that fits your design then concrete is your best option.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
myndenway – the advantage of concrete is you can mold it into any shape – you cannot do the same with granite. Watch some of the form building vids and you can see pretty much skys the limit. also decorative edges, and decorative stone etc look up Cheng’s work
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
You forgot to talk about the most important aspect of it, the cost. Not a thing was mention about it.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Ha.. I don’t know about that, but I’m very glad you liked the video!
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Thank you. I’m extremely flattered and probably bright red right now.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Hi Meghan , You are a babe ..great video..
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Seriously, Meghan; You are about the most adorable girl on YouTube. I admire you as much as your videos.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
I see no advantage to concrete over granite. If it is about the same price as granite, why not get granite? Concrete’s appeal is that it is strong and affordable way to construct structure. But in the case of countertops, it is neither stronger nor cheaper than granite.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
OH MY GOOD GOD SHE IS GORGEOUS!!!! i think i am in love! OH and great vid…im actually going to try and make my own countertop…nothing fancy like that though…just a flat slab for a bar top…
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Nicely done video!
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Concrete is heavy, but not so heavy it will crush your countertops. But honestly, it depends on who you go to. I would ask each concrete installer how they install the concrete countertops and deal with concrete’s weight.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
It completely depends on who you go to. Each company will have a different price per square foot. Typically, concrete countertops will be a bit pricey, but not much more than granite. Some granite countertops can cost more than concrete. My best advice would be to shop around your area.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Last question.
What’s the cost…on average from low to high considering that it’s custom made?
Thanks…
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Meghan,
How heavy is this stuff? I mean are we talking heavy or HEAVY?
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Second Lol,
Saludos desde Chile.
Sigue asi Meghan, lo haces muy bien!.
Felipe
June 17th, 2009 at 11:43 am
First comment!!