Concrete Countertops: Design, Forms, and Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bath
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Concrete Countertops re-invents the countertop with a single material: concrete. Although this method of building kitchen and bathroom countertops is currently very popular, not one book on the subject exists - until now. Enter Fu-Tung Cheng, master of design and construction. Here at last is a complete, start-to-finish book on creating concrete countertops. Cheng takes you step- by-step through the process of making a concrete countertop -- from building the mold and mixing and pouring concrete to curing, grinding, polishing, and installing the countertop. Youll be inspired by the 350 color photographs that bring this exciting medium to life. And youll discover that the possibilities for creative expression with concrete are endless. Countertops made of custom- formed, colored and finished concrete can look like marble, granite, glass or sculpture - the look is limited only be the imagination. Throughout the book, Cheng offers valuable troubleshooting advice and useful tips on maintaining a concrete countertop. Read more
Publisher : Taunton Press
Publication date : April 1, 2004
Language : English
Print length : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 1561586803
ISBN-13 : 06
Item Weight : 1.65 pounds
Dimensions : 10 x 0.5 x 12 inches
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I've been waiting for this book to be printed for a few months. Since the first time I saw a concrete countertop in home I was touring, I've wanted to learn more about how to make them. Unfortunately, no books on the subject existed until this one. Fine Homebuilding had an article featuring the author that stopped short of being an all-inclusive 'How-To' on creating countertops from concrete. This book is all of that. The book takes the reader through the process of creating a kitchen countertop step-by-step. It includes instructions for building the form, concrete composition (including a recipe), coloring, finishing, handling & installation and maintenance. The author includes numerous hints and tips gleaned from his experience that should help the first-time countertop maker avoid problems. Other titles I've purchased from Taunton included great photos and illustrations. This book is no exception. It's packed with hundreds of full-color photographs of the process and of completed kitchens that will fuel your imagination. My only disappointment is that the author didn't include more specific information and/or recipes that would allow a do-it-yourselfer (like me) to achieve some of the looks featured in the book. By adding various dyes and aggregates, a wide variety of looks can be created using concrete. I understand Mr. Cheng's need to protect some of his secrets but it will be difficult for me to experiment as I lack the time and resources to duplicate some of the examples shown. Thank you to Taunton Press and Mr. Cheng for providing a great book. I can't wait to get started...
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2002 by Postman
For the author to give the secrets away that he does in this book to his very special craft tells a lot about him as a person. Many people would love to keep unique skills such as this to themselves. This book contains every piece of information you need to create your own work of art that doubles as a kitchen counter or an end table, the possibilities are endless. The format of the book is more of a guideline on how to create from concrete than a step by step procedure on how to conjure a countertop from cement. The author shows examples (very nice photography) of work that he has done and gives details on how it all came together, so it isnt as dry as a manual on how to assemble a swingset or an entertainment center. Each part of the process is outlined by chapters, of which go into detail on how to construct a mold, mix cement, design, etc. The reason for this is there are so many ways to change each part of this process and expand on it, to me it seemed the author wanted to incite creativity upon the reader to make this art bigger and create upon the ideas that he has rather than just saying "take a mold, pour, glue it to some wood and viola". He gives multiple examples on the many unique things that can be done, things to avoid that cause problems such as sections too large (heavy), cracks, etc. I recommend this book to anyone interested in creating with concrete things that are outside of the mainstream. Concrete isnt just for sidewalks and driveways!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2003 by Rick V
I have never done a concrete countertop (and still haven't) notwithstanding this well-written, well represented book! I think that MY issue is simply ignorance. I am ignorant of concrete, the consistency necessary? How long it needs to cure? Where the forms can be purchased or made? Where the dyes can be purchased? And this book, although going into sufficient detail to give the novice like me some rudimentary understanding of the artestry that concrete may be utilized for, I was left with a profound sense of ignorance of the basics of concrete and have since simply googled "concrete," to learn the "concrete 101" basics of how the chemicals of concrete mix and come together. My wife and I constructed an island that is 13 1/2 feet x 5 feet. This odd shape would have required us to build the countertop in the kitchen, on the counter, using forms we could make or purchase. It would have required not less than 10-100lb sacks of expensive countertop concrete and we would have to have been able to have poured it all at once because it cannot be poured in sections, yet we would have to have made cuts in the concrete as it dried and cured for purposes of cracking. For "fillers" we realized that we were WAY over our heads with the various bonding, hardening, curing-lengthening, you name it, and for our first project, particularly of this magnitude, we did not feel comfortable even attempting this. However, having said that, the book is a beautifully illustrated, well-written book and definitely gives people like me hope that one day maybe even I could pour a countertop or floor that shined beautifully and creatively as those in the book!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2013 by Kevin Mack
Great book! Bought it when remodeling the house and it convinced both of us that concrete countertops were a lot more complicated than having a professional come in and install a nice stone countertop, so that's what we did and they look great, and the installers even put in complimentary window ledges with the leftover stone trimmings which is a beautiful touch that we appreciate and wouldn't probably have bothered with if we'd tried doing the concrete work.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025 by Diana
I've read the other reviews; 'not enough info', or 'great illustration!'. What it comes down to is whether or not you are a Do-It-Yourself type handy person. Much of this you either get or not. It is not for the slightly handy! The countertops are certainly an advanced project for any non-pro. With that said, I found it very informative and easily found enough info to do my own. I found all of the products needed to make the countertop at Lowes. Rather than formulating your own batch or buying the Fu Tung brand or Buddy Rhodes brand concrete mix, Quikrete makes a countertop mix that I purchased for $13/bag. They also have stains, coloring, and sealants. The book was informative enough for me to do my own. It gave insight to the tricks of the trade and plenty of advise for pitfalls to avoid. I believe what others struggle with is the unique nature of every kitchen. Every countertop is going to be different. Thus, the reader will need a bit of experience and some imagination to fill in the blanks created by their own unique kitchen layout.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2011 by Piablo
Although I have not looked at this book in quite some time, it was very influential to me while I began the journey to build my fist concrete counters back in 2010. This book along with companion videos and the concrete exchange helped me to achieve an excellent product for a first timer. I completed 2 monolithic sinks for my bathrooms and 20 linear feet of kitchen counters in 4 sections. To do over I would reduce the thickness of the kitchen counters to 1.5" vs. 2.25" if only to lower the weight of each section in order to move them more easily. The key to precasting concrete is the table. Build yourself a solid and sturdy table that will limit deflection, this will save you the dreaded bowed affect for the finished product. Secondly, spend the time on the formwork as outlined in the procedures. Also, make sure to round the outside corners prior to pouring with a bead of sealant at the bottom corner of the formwork. This will eliminate the sharp edge which does not bode well for exposed concrete in a kitchen setting. The rest is your creative input. Inlays of polished rock, fossils, misc metal, ceramics, and wood can enhance the beauty of your concrete. Lastly, take the time to follow the rules for wet grinding the surface. Make sure to use the slurry to fill in small holes left after the first grinding. Here may be the most important part, matching the color with your slurry coat. Cheng made it easy by providing the premixed concrete color and slurry so that they match perfectly. The rest is up to you to decide the final polishing or shine you want on your counter. If you take your time and plan we'll, the final product will look great. Concrete counters have that modern craftwork appeal that fits well with any contemporary kitchen or bathroom. Photos to follow.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2017 by Steven Stephens
The author does not give enough practical instruction to a newly. I still don’t understand how to do a concrete countertop ugghh
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023 by Jackie Lanphier
I've been bitten by the concrete bug. Everything I see these days makes me exclaim: "I could do that in concrete!" Makes my husband nuts. Fu-Tung Cheng's "Councrete Countertop" is a must-have for any amateur or professional concrete enthusiast. It is a great overview about using this most accomodating material, however I was left with the feeling that something was missing. I can't put my finger on it, but my instincts keep telling me that even if I were to follow the book's guidelines to the letter my concrete countertop would fail. Now I'm no chicken for trying new things. I've used comparable instructive guides to great success. I just get the impression that Mr. Cheng may have glossed over or omitted some steps/details that would allow me to acheive the same incredible results he does.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2002 by C. Wolf