As the popularity of Concrete Countertops grow, so do the products and systems that are available. One of the first parts to a concrete countertop system to consider is the concrete itself. You might decide to visit your local hardware store to get a cheap 5000 PSI bag of concrete to pour your countertops but you might also be wasting a lot of your time.
The bagged concrete available at your local box store might be strong for a sidewalk or driveway but surely you don't want a 4 inch thick countertop?
Specialty concrete countertop mixes are designed to be poured at under 2 inches which is the typical thickness of a countertop when compared to granite or marble.
Companies like enCOUNTER have developed a pre-measured and bagged concrete countertop mix that requires only the addition of water, and color if you want to integrally color your mix.
The beauty of a professional grade engineered countertop mix is that each bag will offer a quality control not available in other products. The concrete countertop mix will be consistent in color, chemical and additive measurements, and overall quality. Engineered countertop mixes will also often exceed the strength requirements of a typical countertop, ensuring all the time and effort in the forming, set up and finishing is not done in vain.
