Concrete countertops are on-trend right now, for many people even replacing the granite that was the elite countertop material of choice for the last 10-20 years. You may or may not be aware that you ...

Concrete is gaining ground in the design industry. Its diverse uses and specialty finishes make it a simple, eye-catching way to create a comfortable, natural atmosphere with unique personality in the ...

In the fall of 2009, Tom Fischer of Fishstone Studio, Huntley, Ill., created a concrete countertop for a restaurant's outdoor bar. Although the countertop looks simple enough, it did not come without ...

* What's special: Unlike granite or marble countertops, concrete can be poured, which makes it a fully customizable building material, said Nathan Smith. "Every job is unique and every job is custom," ...

Chris Klipfel of St. Louis-based CK Concrete Design does a lot of object embedding in custom concrete countertops, bars, fireplaces, tables and more. "We've done everything from diamond rings, watches ...

You’re not the only one who wanted to know the answer to that question. Another reader, Edda B, wrote to say she is updating her kitchen in 2009 and would also like to find something low maintenance, ...