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Decorative aggregate concrete countertops.
Each individual aggregate has a specific surface area.
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Seeding or place the aggregate into the empty forms before the concrete is placed.
You can mix it into the concrete while blending or you can seed it into the surface after the concrete is screeded but before its floated.
Your new countertops are just an overlay away time needed.
In the case of concrete that beauty is in the form of decorative aggregate either natural or manufactured.
Direct colors offers glass aggregate colors sized from 1 2 to 1 mm for any poured or overlay finished project.
The decorative process of exposing aggregate has been around since the early 1900s well before pattern stamping stenciling and decorative overlays became trendy.
The estimated product cost for refinishing your existing countertops with integrally colored concrete overlay is 1 15 per square foot.
Total project cost depends on preexisting conditions and design aggregate and finishes.
There are a few ways that aggregate can be added to the countertop.
The smaller the aggregate the greater the total combined surface area.
In short anything other than plain concrete.
Exposed aggregate creates interest and adds pizazz to a concrete countertop or any concrete for that matter.
Both methods can be used together and each has its pros and cons.
Aggregate is not very difficult to use and it creates a total custom look.
Mike heidebrink president of cheng concrete explains.
The term decorative concrete includes colored concrete stamped concrete stenciled concrete concrete toppings polished and or stained concrete floors concrete walls exposed aggregate concrete countertops and fire pits.
The use of glass aggregate introduces a third dimension to the surface that plays off of light and color creating a richness and depth worthy of its glorious shine.
Decorative aggregates such as colored glass or crushed stone can add a great uniqueness to a concrete countertop.
Aggregates in countertops are by necessity smaller with the largest typically 3 8 inch to 5 8 inch.
Today artisan crafted decorative concrete or terrazzo countertops are growing in popularity because each creation is not only unique it s also a masterpiece of design.
Add larger glass aggregates for concrete countertop lighting features.
Mix all of the decorative aggregate in with the concrete.
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Add aggregates directly into countertop mix and polish for a sparkly finish.