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Different types and advantages of concrete bench tops

In modern homes, the kitchen concrete benchtops have become quite a common fixture. Before the home owners used to prefer stone or timber benchtops because both of these had a great aesthetic appeal, but the recent changes in the design sensibilities have paved the way for concrete that is today considered to be the best alternative.

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Different types and advantages of concrete bench tops

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  1. Different types and advantages of concrete bench tops In modern homes, the kitchen concrete benchtops have become quite a common fixture. Before the home owners used to prefer stone or timber benchtops because both of these had a great aesthetic appeal, but the recent changes in the design sensibilities have paved the way for concrete that is today considered to be the best alternative. The kitchen benchtops get a much more modern and sleek look with concrete. Moreover, they also allow the surfaces to be much more durable and easier to maintain in comparison to the other materials. There are also instances that prove that the concrete benchtops are heat resistant and also resistant to stains. Thus you do not have to spend a lot of money on the expensive stain removers that are required to clean the marble, stone or the laminate surfaces. Make sure that you opt for the best outdoor benchtops Perth. Here are some reasons why you should choose concrete for benchtops The concrete is quite an extra-ordinary material that is expressive as well as aesthetic. It has an evolving nature that allows the concrete to express its beauty further as the years go. Concrete also has a highly workable characteristic and therefore the designers also prefer concrete to a great extent. They are able to transfer the material into any shape and therefore there are unlimited scope for designing and being creative with them. Concrete is therefore an excellent choice for applications in both exteriors and interiors. Different types of concrete kitchen benchtops There are 2 types of concrete kitchen benchtops: •Traditional wet cast concrete. •Glass fiber reinforced concrete Advantages of the concrete benchtops over granite or marble •Concrete is much more customizable in comparison to granite or marble. You can mould it, sculpt it or texturize it to suit your requirements. You can also give it high gloss sheen or even a non-reflective satin finish.

  2. •The concrete is also much more resistant to stains. The untreated concrete has a porous surface just like marble and limestone. This is why the material is susceptible to staining. But there are several concrete sealers available in the market these days and they do a very good job protecting the surfaces. There are many of them that are made specifically for sealing the concrete kitchen benchtops. You can opt for a decorative concrete Perth. •The concrete benchtops have rounded corners and edges that are also less susceptible to chipping that the ones that have sharp edges. Concrete is a smart choice for the kitchen benchtops These days more homes and offices prefer modern looks and that is the reason why the concrete benchtops are becoming so very much popular. These have a classy and a sophisticated look like the other more expensive alternatives like granite and marble. But the best thing is that it is not very expensive and styling them is also quite easy. So, concrete is the best material to be used on kitchen benchtops. Make sure that you get the best concrete kitchen benchtops Perth.

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