Concrete Designs

Concrete countertops have taken the interior design world by storm. For the most part, they are easy to install, extremely durable, amazingly versatile and budget-friendly! Concrete countertops give consumers a unique and customizable surface that can be designed to complement any aesthetic or home decor.

When it comes to installing the perfect concrete countertop, it’s important to use the proper concrete countertop mix. EnCOUNTER is a factory-blended concrete mix system suitable for a variety of applications. Factory blending ensures consistency across the product line.

The enCOUNTER mix comes in convenient 50- pound containers and is available in both Gray and White Portland concrete. This mix can be applied with pre-cast or cast-in-place methods, and reaches a strength of 8,870 psi; that’s nearly three times the strength of average concrete!

The enCOUNTER system also includes a micro topping which can be applied prior to sealing to create additional depth or correct finishing flaws. This concrete micro topping, called enMAGIC, can also be integrally colored, stained and sanded.

EnCOLOR is the concrete countertop coloring component of the enCOUNTER system. It is available in a variety of colors. The enCOLOR system comes conveniently pre-packaged in small tubs. These tubs of concentrated liquid color are added to the concrete mix at specific levels, depending on the color desired. This ensures uniform color across multiple batches. The enCOUNTER system can also be customized using traditional water-borne stains, acid stains and dye stains, in addition to enCOLOR.

The versatility and convenience of the entire enCOUNTER system makes it easy to install flawless custom concrete countertops each and every time.

Concrete countertops have become a huge trend in the design and home improvement world because of their durability, versatility, and budget-friendly price. They’ve created a new and innovative way to customize countertops without the huge price tag of other more costly materials. With custom-designed concrete countertops you’re also getting top quality, beautiful results.

When installing a concrete countertop, it’s important to choose the correct concrete countertop sealer to ensure the countertop will last as long as possible and avoid stains and other damages. The enPOXY and enSPARTIC sealers are designed to provide a protective seal over your concrete countertop and keep it safe from stains, chemicals and bacteria.

The enPOXY sealer is a water clear, 100% epoxy product. This sealer provides full protection for your countertops and has a high-gloss shine. This gloss can also be buffed to a satin finish, depending on the look you’d like to achieve.

The enSPARTIC sealer is the most abrasion resistant concrete sealer on the market. It does not fill in surface depressions, since it is a thin mil coating. It does provide full protection against UV damage, stains and abrasions.

Consult your concrete contractor today to find out more information about these countertop sealers, and decide which one is right for your needs.

Have you ever wanted to run your own concrete-oriented company? If have worked for a concrete contractor and you’re sick of having your boss tell you want to do, when to do it, and how to do it, you might want to consider becoming a distributor of decorative concrete products.

You know how popular and lucrative the decorative concrete industry has become in the past decade, so why not get a bigger piece of the action? When you become a decorative concrete supply distributor, you choose your schedule, and you won’t have to worry about breaking your back on concrete projects. Plus, if you distribute high quality, dependable concrete supplies, you’ll always be in demand. Change your life today and look into becoming a decorative concrete products distributor today.

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Everyone is fascinated with decorative concrete these days. Architects love the malleable qualities of cement — you can mold concrete to basically any form, so it can be built into concrete furniture, a sculpture to make a statement, or an intricate or simple countertop. Builders love concrete because it lets them explore a more artistic side. Factory made countertops can be rather boring to install, so when customers ask for a concrete countertop, it’s more  a more exciting, fulfilling building process. Home owners love custom concrete countertops because they are so customizable.

When you choose concrete as the material for your kitchen countertop, you know no one in your neighborhood will have a counterop like yours.  But where do you find the best concrete countertop mix in Oklahoma? The only name to know in the decorative concrete industry is enCounter, which can be found at The Stamp Store in Oklahoma City.  Whether you’re designing, building, or installing, or simply enjoying — you will love the way a decorative concrete countertop looks when created from enCounter. EnCounter was created by a seasoned decorative concrete pro and is now available for purchase.

Concrete supplies in Chicago

Whether you live in Chicago or an outlying area such as Joliet, Champaign, Peoria, or Morris Il, You can find all your stamped concrete products and tools you would ever need at Contractor Source.

Contractor Source can provide you with top quality concrete products and a full line of Stamp Concrete materials in and around the Chicago area and beyond.

If you have a one time project or need a specific stamp concrete pattern or stamp mat,  Contractor Source has many concrete rental tools and rental concrete stamps available.   So if its time to take on that new patio, pool deck, walkway or driveway, consider stamped concrete and consider your local Chicago decorative concrete supplier- Contractor Source.

Discover the latest trend in kitchen design:  concrete countertops.  Concrete countertops are beautiful, durable and functional, with an ease of maintenance that is unsurpassed by any other surface solution.  Rich colors, inlaid designs and unique edge treatments are all possible for a fraction of the cost of other solid surfaces.  The Stamp Store of Oklahoma City specializes in the sales and training of EnCOUNTER, a patented, cutting edge technology that is revolutionizing the concrete countertop industry.

Transitional Design Concrete Countertop

EnCOUNTER is a versatile and affordable product line that offers a nearly endless array of colors.  From traditional to ultra-modern, concrete is at home in any kitchen, indoor or out.  High gloss finishes and an impervious surface that is stylish and durable.  Affordability that is second to none, with countertops ranging from $10-25 per square foot depending upon the complexity of the design, offers homeowners, builders, architects and contractors a cutting edge alternative to granite and other solid surface applications.  The Stamp Store stocks a full line of EnCOUNTER products and offers training.  Visit their website for all the details.

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What are the factors that determine a sealing product is green? It must be made from materials and processes that do minimal damage to the environment. In addition, green sealers must prevent the gases and compounds of the material they are being applied to from seeping out, escaping or becoming part of the environment as well. The benefits of using these types of sealers are simple: they protect the environment a nd the people who will be living around the products that are sealed with them.

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Knowing the End Product’s Purpose

When choosing a sealer, it is important to consider where the sealed product will be installed and what it will be used for. For concrete kitchen countertops, for instance, the sealer that is selected must be labeled as food grade to prevent contamination and illness to the people exposed to its residue on a rotating, continual basis.

Factor in the Upkeep/Maintenance Needs

Ideally, the sealant would last forever. Realistically, most will need to be reapplied, but how often and how soon after initial installation is determined by the product that is selected, its application method and the environment in which it is used.

Water-Based Sealants

Most of the sealants that qualify as green are water-based, meaning that they are much more user friendly and don’t contain toxic VOC’s – Volatile Organic Compounds,  this will sometimes cause a longer dry and cure time but is hardly a reason not to choose them.

What the Client Wants

When choosing the sealant that is right for you or your customer, you must keep in mind the final appearance, the upkeep that they will be willing to do and the replacement costs as well.