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Because Mistakes Will Weigh On You: Concrete Countertops Made Simple

Jen November 19, 2009 1 Comment

Concrete_Made_SimpleThere’s no doubt about it – concrete countertops look pretty fantastic. They’re not just for fans of industrial design and décor – concrete countertops can look earthy, warm, cool, rustic or modern. They can also be custom made in various shapes and sizes, are heat and scratch resistant and with certain treatments, cracking can be eliminated.

Those are the pros. The cons? They can be expensive if you turn to the experts. That’s why many with DIY knowledge, tools, space and well – balls – have attempted to make your own. Our own Alec made his own concrete countertops … although like many before and after him, he experienced a few issues when he took on the challenge (or “1400 lbs of mistake” as he put it).

If you’re not daunted by this, may we recommend Concrete Countertops Made Simple by Fu-Tung Cheng. This book with DVD gives homeowners seven detailed but clearly explained steps to go from designing to eating off their custom concrete countertop. While you certainly still have to have some grit (and friends to help), Cheng provides confidence for even the home improvement newbie with limited tools to take on concrete countertop.

Concrete Countertops Made Simple (Made Simple (Taunton Press)) is available at Amazon for just under $15.

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Filed Under: Kitchen Tagged With: books, concrete, countertops

About Jen

Jen (but never “Jenn”) Byck, aka the Fix'n Vixen, is a Toronto-based freelance writer and communication consultant who is undoubtedly home fixated (she is also TV fixated, really bad TV fixated and donut fixated). Her approach to home improvement has been rather trial and error, the latter of which is evidenced by the amount of spackle she buys on an annual basis.

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