How to Clean and Care for Concrete Countertops
If you are interested in installing new countertops in your kitchen and would like something different than what all of your family and friends have in their kitchens, you may want to consider concrete. Concrete is an attractive and durable material that can add beauty and character to your kitchen. It can be personalized with a range of colors, textures, and finishes to create a unique look for your home.
How to Take Care of Concrete Countertops
Homeowners often wonder how they should care for their concrete countertops. Caring for concrete countertops is generally simple. It requires only regular cleaning with the right products and avoiding things that could cause damage.
When cleaning your concrete countertops, it is best to use a cleaner with a neutral pH. If you have hard water in your home, you should use a cleaner that can remove hard water deposits. You should not use a scrubbing pad or abrasive cleaner on your concrete countertops.
Since concrete is a porous material, it can become stained if something is spilled on it and not wiped up immediately. Your concrete countertop should be treated with a sealer after it is installed to protect it from stains. Applying a sealer creates concrete countertops with a nearly impermeable surface that is highly resistant to stains.
Even though the concrete itself is extremely durable, the sealer can become compromised. With concrete countertops, the sealer can become damaged if someone cuts food directly on the surface instead of using a cutting board. The sealer can also become damaged if a hot pan is placed directly on top of the counter.
Elite Concrete Systems Can Create Beautiful Concrete Countertops for Your Kitchen
Elite Concrete Systems can create custom concrete countertops for your home. We can personalize your countertops with the size, shape, color, type of aggregate, and finish you choose to create a unique appearance for your kitchen.
We will start with an initial consultation and then prepare sample tiles. After you have approved the samples, we will create templates on site. We will build molds in our workshop and cast the pieces with glass-reinforced concrete techniques. After the concrete has cured, we will remove the countertop from the mold and polish and seal it.
New concrete countertops can be a beautiful addition to your kitchen that can enhance the character and value of your home. If you are interested in getting new concrete countertops, contact Elite Concrete Systems today for an estimate.