Re-surfacing countertops is a wonderful way to refresh your kitchen. Many people appreciate the look of granite, marble, rustic wood; and many more appreciate the economical and strength advantages offered by concrete resurfacing to achieve this! See thye table below for a look at the pro's and the con's of different countertop materials.
Take a look at some recent work that we and ICOAT Canada have done, but don't let this limit you.... all of the designs and samples that you see (and more) can be used to design your dream kitchen. Better yet, suggest to us what colours, styles, and design would suit you best, and we'll work together to make it happen!
Take a look at some recent work that we and ICOAT Canada have done, but don't let this limit you.... all of the designs and samples that you see (and more) can be used to design your dream kitchen. Better yet, suggest to us what colours, styles, and design would suit you best, and we'll work together to make it happen!
"Wooden concrete"
Many people find the appearance of rustic-looking wood appealing; this can be done using artistic concrete resurfacing techniques. Take a look at one of our recent counter top projects:
More information on the process can be seen in this video:
Comparison of Materials for Countertops:
This table comparing different materials was compiled by Concrete Network, and is found at their website at
Granite | Synthetic Solid Surface | Tile | Laminate | Engineered Quartz | Concrete | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Cast in any shape Concrete can be cast in any shape and practically any size. | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| 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. | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Accepts inserts and inlays Concrete countertops can be personalized with unique embedded items such as pebbles, recycled glass and seashells. | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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. | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes, unless treated with a sealer or wax |
Average cost per square foot (**According to Concrete Network, whose pricing is different than Artistic Concrete Expression's) | $100 -$200* | $90 - $120* | $10 - $90* | $25 - $50* | $100 - $200* | $65 - $135 |