I have a feeling many members on this forum don’t know who I am anymore… but I’ve been here since day 1 and in the past have been known for DIY’s and fabricating. Thought I’d share… I love showing people the possibilities with concrete and how beautiful it can be made when crafted.
the makings of a mold:
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Just natural grey concrete color fresh out of the mold:
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complete and installed:
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Yep, that’s all concrete! I’ve got some pretty cool creative new designs in the mix right now that I’ll be making in the next few weeks.
if you’re interested in following up on my past and future creations:
Q: Are concrete surfaces sanitary?
A: If you are considering using concrete countertops in your kitchens and have concerns about cleaning and sanitation, you need to understand that well-made concrete surfaces are very cleanable and sanitary, despite what you may have heard from those trying to disparage concrete countertops. Just like granite, marble, and other natural stone surfaces surfaces, concrete is porous and needs to be sealed. Many factors are involved that affect how cleanable (and therefore sanitary) a countertop surface is, and these factors apply to all surfaces. The smoothness, lack of surface voids or pits and the porosity all have a profound influence on how easy or difficult it is to clean a surface. Surfaces that are rough or that have pinholes can trap dirt, grease or food residue, which are essentially food banks for bacteria. Porous surfaces, like wood, tile grout, unsealed stone or unsealed concrete absorb contaminants into the surface and also absorb moisture. Bacteria need moisture to survive, and surfaces that act as moisture reservoirs allow bacterial growth. Properly finished and sealed concrete can be virtually impervious to fluids, especially water. High quality concrete countertops shouldn’t have pinholes in the surface that can trap food and dirt. The use of hardeners or densifiers can reduce the porosity of concrete to the point where water doesn’t penetrate. And impervious coatings that are properly applied can provide waterproof barriers that seal the concrete and prevent contaminants from actually getting to the concrete.
“Some people mistakenly believe that concrete countertops should be cheap because concrete itself is inexpensive – it’s just sand and cement, right? Not quite, and the material cost has very little to do with the cost and quality of the finished product. Violins and 2x4s are both made out of wood, so should they have similar costs?”
