househacker/tags/concrete countertop http://www.househacker.com/ househacker/tags/concrete countertop Making Concrete Countertops Flickr Set previously) for the kitchen. There are 64 pics in the set so you get a pretty good idea of what's involved in the project, including the mixing, pouring, grinding and subsequent application of a finishing sealer/enhancer. It at least looks to be a doable project for the brave novice, but the authors seem to know a lot of the tricks and techniques that usually come from experience (or maybe just a lot of pre-work research).

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  • More slick examples of what people have done via the concrete countertop tag on Flickr.

  • This couple is making a countertop that will have an embedded 'stream' of glass in the shape of the Mississippi River which will be lit via fibre optic cables running below!]]> http://www.househacker.com/permanent/Making-Concrete-Countertops-Flickr-Set Gorgeous Concrete Countertops this one) it's easy to see why. Concrete combines solid, chunky beauty with a lot of flexibility-through-moldability, enabling designers to create some stunning countertops in both kitchen and bathrooms.

    The site does a nice job of describing a concrete countertop's personal value to its owner:

    But remember, don't fall too deeply in love with anyone else's piece. You can have the exact same design and color as they have, but yours will be yours alone. Because as the mixture of sand, stone, water and cement cures, it captures a moment in time that's unique. The pattern of stone will always be different. The color will always vary slightly. And that's what makes it uniquely yours.

    See also: Concrete Countertop HowTos]]>     http://www.househacker.com/permanent/Gorgeous-Concrete-Countertops     Concrete Countertop HowTos diynetwork that covers template construction, mold making, pouring, and finishing up.

    Here's another very detailed tutorial from NaturalHandyman.com. Both are good, but the diynetwork breaks down the materials needed in a nicer format.

    For some inspiration, take a look at Cheng Design to see some amazing examples of what's possible to accomplish with concrete.]]>     http://www.househacker.com/permanent/Concrete-Countertop-HowTos