Angie’s List: Choosing concrete countertops – WDTV

BRIDGEPORT. W. Va. (WDTV) -- Of the many countertop materials out there, you mightve overlooked concrete, which offers unique customization, appearance and strength.

Concrete countertops are very versatile and durable, but remember, it can be a pricey option, so be sure you know youre going to like it before you install," said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie's List.

David Barnes wanted something different, and chose extra-thick concrete in a gray tone that lightened his kitchen.

I want to go really thick, I dont want the thin countertops, I actually just want to make a statement, and so really with that and I also just being able to choose the color, the finish and the texture of the concrete, thats just kind of why I chose it, said Barnes.

Barnes entrusted his counters to Schurger Concrete Abstracts, which uses a mix unlike normal concrete.

Its kind of like overly-engineered concrete, so its actually much, much stronger than sidewalk concrete, and theres additives, things like that to make stronger, make it last longer, said David Schurger, of Shurger Concrete Abstracts.

Schurger also creates fireplaces, mantles and even concrete tablecloths.

If clients give us a little more artistic liberty, thats when the cool stuff happens, said Schurger.

So how long will it last?

The Hoover Dams still drying, and Romans have been doing it for a couple thousand years, so way longer than anybodys lifetime, Shurger said.

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