Step 1: Your first step was just completed. Research the material.

Step 2: Call us and we will come to show you some samples and standard colors. We will look at your project or plans and can assist you with design, colors, features and options.

Step 3: We will provide you with a written quote detailing the project.

Step 4: Once approved, the deposit is made and we will come make a template for your countertop. Templating the countertop usually takes about an hour. (If there is an existing countertop it must be removed in order to make a precise template. The countertop can be placed back after your template is complete, and used until your new countertop is installed.)

Step 5: Molds are made to fit templates precisely. Concrete is poured and allowed to cure for at least 4 days before being removed from the molds. Depending on your desired finish, the countertops are then ground and polished several times. Sealer is then applied as well as several coats of wax to protect and beautify. Completion is typically 4-6 weeks.

Step 6: We will schedule an installation time to complete your project.

Projects that leave the shop have been sealed with numerous layers of a penetrating sealer and wax. A light buff with wax every few months will even out the surface by getting rid of fingerprints and will put a little kick back into the luster. If you need to clean a dirty countertop, just use a terry towel, warm water and a mild dish soap.

We strongly discourage doing this. Concrete is heat resistant but can be subject to thermal shock if a red hot object is placed directly upon it. Like granite, the exposed area may flake or chip away if too much heat is applied. We recommend using trivets for hot cookware. Cast-in brass or stainless rails can be a nice design element that can add to the functionality of the countertop.

Cast concrete is not a substitute for a cutting board as it will dull your knives. If you are interested in introducing a cutting surface into the kitchen design we recommend a custom recess incorporated into the countertop. A custom cutting board can be fabricated to further personalize your countertop.

A well cared for concrete countertop will resist stains. As with most porous surfaces, concrete will stain if not cared for. Concrete has approximately the same porosity as marble. Acids can etch the surface especially red wine, lemon juice, and vinegar. However, like aged butcher block or marble, a patina on a cast concrete product can actually enhance the character of the surface. Our non-toxic penetrating sealer and wax will help to resist stains, but are not acid proof. Promptly cleanup after spills is the best way to minimize staining and etching.

Infistone recommends cleaning your countertops regularly with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner (such as Simple Green) and a soft cloth or paper towel. Avoid abraisive cleaners, such as Soft Scrub or Comet cleanser. Also avoid using abrasive sponges and steel wool.

Unlike synthetic materials and laminates, concrete is a natural product. Subtle changes in color, small hairline cracks, patina and other changes to your surface add to its beauty and uniqueness. If such changes should happen to your countertops it’s a good thing, and part of what makes concrete the desired surface that it is. As with other stone products, corners and edges can chip if struck by a hard object. Hairline cracks can also develop. These are not structural failures, but are an inherent property of the material.

1.5" concrete weighs 18.75lbs per square ft. Granite is 18lbs per square ft. 2" concrete weighs 23lbs per square ft. Most cabinetry can support the weight of concrete. Older/original cabinets will have to be inspected by the fabricator to determine if additional support is needed.

Concrete countertops are a custom-crafted material and made by the designer and craftsman. Different factors are used to price concrete countertops. Options such as thickness, irregular or curved shapes, cutting boards and drainboards, inlays, custom edges and back splashes affect the overall cost. Concrete is competitive in price with high end granite and other engineered countertop materials. Infistone can work with you and help you with options to fit your budget.

The biggest advantage of concrete is that it is so completely customizable; you can sculpt, mold, and texturize it to your own desire. People want to have something exclusive that their friends or neighbors don't have. In most new homes and kitchen remodels, granite is expected and has lost most of its value and appeal. In addition to the flexibility, concrete is organic, it has a special feel to it. From the first time people see it, they are surprised that concrete can look so good, they touch and feel the texture.