Specialty & Decorative Concrete – Concrete Countertops in Chattanooga, Huntsville, & Nashville
Shop decorative concrete supplies, such as concrete countertops are available at our showrooms in Huntsville, Chattanooga and Nashville, TN. Decorative concrete products are widely used for purposes that many may not expect. However, beyond stamping and coloring concrete, there are products that can be utilized to create countertops, form liners that can give a stamped texture to facings of stairs, molds that create pieces of furniture, and an almost unlimited number of other effects and purposes.
Vertical Concrete Overlay
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Butterfield Color produces a vertical overlay material called Cantera Vertical Wall Mix that is a polymer modified, cementitious overlay that is lightweight and sag resistant. This product can be used in interior or exterior applications and produced in a standard medium gray or combined with Butterfield Color’s Uni-Mix Color Packs to add a uniform base color to the mix. Cantera Vertical Wall Mix is widely used for facings of various surfaces and stamped using a specifically made vertical concrete stamp. Per 35 pound bag, Cantera Vertical Wall Mix yields 11 square feet when applied at 3/4" thick to a prepared surface. Preparing the surface using T1000 Bonding Primer and T1000 Fine Overlay to create a scratch coat gives a solid facing for the vertical mix to bond.
Links:
Butterfield Color Technical Data Sheet
Vertical Stamping Tools
Images:
Cantera Vertical Wall Mix
Vertical Overlay Example
Concrete Countertops
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Concrete countertops are a beautiful option for finishing an indoor or outdoor kitchen countertop surface. Butterfield Color’s Flat Out Countertop Mix is one of the most durable and long lasting products on the market today. Designed for quick production and pre-casting, Flat Out Countertop Mix can be utilized to create countertops tabletops, concrete panels and any number of other pre-casted shapes or pieces. Used in conjunction with a Liquid polymer, this product yields five square feet when formed at one inch thick and sets up after 28 days to 11,000 PSI. Adding Uni-Mix color packs during the mixing process gives you a consistent color throughout your countertop. Flat Out Countertop Mix can be polished or sealed using an appropriate sealer for your situation.
Links:
Butterfield Color Technical Data Sheet
Videos:
Butterfield Color Instructional Video
Images:
Countertop Mix
Concrete Countertop Mix
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Pro Pack Counter Mix
Butterfield Color’s Pro Pack Countertop Admixture is a cost effective product designed to be combined with most standard concrete 60 or 80 pound bag mixes and water. This is an economical way to convert bag mixes into high performance concrete countertop mix. Use of two Uni-Mix Color packs per unit are required to achieve the 24 standard colors available.
Pro Pack Countertop Admixture Technical Data Sheet
Form Liners
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Concrete Form Liners can be used to create a specifically chosen texture to the facing of concrete walls, countertops, and stairs. These Form liner can be cut to the proper length tacked into your existing forms and are reusable for jobs requiring the same or smaller linear measurements. There are many variations and sizes to each specific form liner to help achieve a customized look for each project.
Links:
Butterfield Riser Wall Liners
Urethan Pre-Cast Molds
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Eurethane Pre-Cast molds take decorative concrete to a whole new level by giving you the ability to make customizable concrete benches and tables. Butterfield Color’s Flat Out Countertop Mix can be combined with any of the 24 variations of Uni-Mix color packs to create a preformed work of art! It is recommended that, once Flat Out Countertop Mix is mixed and added to the Eurethane Pre-Cast mold, you monitor the tension of the surface and use metal rebar to reinforce the mixture for added strength. Butterfield Elements water based stain can be added to create color variation to the demolded structure.
Links:
Butterfield Color Product Page
XS Precast Mix
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Commercial grade pourable casting mix. Our patented blend is formulated with everything in the bag and is available in gray or white cement based. Mix one bag of countertop concrete powder, one-gallon liquid modifier additive, any color of your choice, mix and pour. It’s just that easy.
XS GFRC Face Mix
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Dual component cement based bag mix that perfectly reads the mold or casting surface providing a near flawless precast casting for countertops, furniture, tiles and wall panels and much more. Xtreme Series Face Mix is available in a gray and white cement-based mix.
XS GFRC Face Mix Tech Data Sheets
XS GFRC Backer Mix
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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete blend available in white and gray (DFRC) for reinforcing cast concrete pieces. SureCrete’s high fiber cement backer mix can be colored with both our standard and XS color additives.
XS GFRC Backer Mix Tech Data Sheets
XS GFRC Terrazzo Mix
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With modern fiber additive for concrete countertops and other applications looking for an exposed aggregate terrazzo look
XS GFRC Terrazzo Mix Tech Data Sheets
XS Slurry
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Specially designed to fill pinholes and voids in concrete casting pieces. Just add water and optional color to fill concrete countertops wall panels and other cast concrete projects.
PSA Tape & Facing Tape
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Easy to use and can be cut to size for casting any piece up to 2″ thick
PSA Tape & Facing Tape Tech Data Sheets
FAQs
- What are the benefits of concrete countertops?
In addition to their stylistic charms, concrete countertops offer durability, scratch and chip resistance, heat resistance, customizability, unlimited color options, and a relatively low maintenance option. - How long will concrete countertops last?
Concrete is a rock solid material, and extremely durable, which means concrete countertops will last you a lifetime, if properly sealed and maintained. - What is the average cost of installing concrete countertops?
The cost of installing concrete countertops ranges from $65 to $135 per square foot, while installation rates vary between $30 and $90 per hour. - Do concrete countertops scratch easily?
Though concrete isn’t scratch-proof per se, it does offer pretty great scratch resistance, particularly when stacked next to other materials such as laminate. - How thick should concrete countertops be?
The standard concrete countertop slab thickness is 1.5 to 2 inches, which is similar to countertops made of marble or granite. That said, contractors can create the illusion of a thicker countertop when desired by casting a drop-front edge. - Can you put hot pans on concrete countertops?
Although concrete countertops do offer heat resistance, it’s still not a great idea to place hot pans directly on them. The heat can potentially damage or discolor the sealer. - How can I change the color of my concrete countertop?
You can evenly apply a coat of new concrete stain to your countertops using a paint brush, applying additional coats until the desired shade of color is achieved. Refer to the stain product’s packaging for application instructions. - Are concrete countertops hard to clean?
Concrete countertops beautifully marry functionality and style, and they are inherently durable, low maintenance, and easy to clean. - Will concrete countertops crack?
Not always, but concrete countertops can develop hairline cracks. The cracks tend to be non-structural and result from the natural shrinkage of the concrete. However, some countertop cracks can be prevented through proper sealing and maintenance. - How do I keep my concrete countertops from cracking?
The best way to reduce the likelihood of cracks is to properly reinforce the countertop itself before the concrete is poured. Reinforcing the concrete with rebar, welded wire, or something similar is highly recommended to preserve the integrity of the concrete over time. - What type of concrete is used for concrete countertops?
QUIKRETE® Countertop Mix is a specially formulated flowable high-strength concrete mix used for precast and cast-in-place concrete countertop applications. - Where can you find decorative concrete products in Chattanooga?
Power Rental & Sales offers decorative concrete products, tools, and equipment at their three store locations in Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville.