Concrete is gaining ground in the design industry. Its diverse uses and specialty finishes make it a simple, eye-catching way to create a comfortable, natural atmosphere with unique personality in the ...

* What's special: Unlike granite or marble countertops, concrete can be poured, which makes it a fully customizable building material, said Nathan Smith. "Every job is unique and every job is custom," ...

It's uninviting and too fussy for everyday cooking, which means this countertop material is certainly not Southern.

In the fall of 2009, Tom Fischer of Fishstone Studio, Huntley, Ill., created a concrete countertop for a restaurant's outdoor bar. Although the countertop looks simple enough, it did not come without ...

Concrete countertops go well with a modern or rugged aesthetic and offer limitless customization options. However, having them professionally installed can cost you anywhere between $50 and $150 per ...

Question: My vanity countertop and sink need to be replaced. I thought about making a custom-colored concrete one myself. If it goes well, I will try it for the kitchen. What are the basic steps for ...

A kettle on a stove installed within a concrete countertop in a kitchen - Chris Bucanac/Getty Images Concrete countertops go well with a modern or rugged aesthetic and offer limitless customization ...

One thought about marketing favorable concrete attitudes to residential homeowners is to promote the sale of concrete kitchen countertops. Though there is very little concrete involved homeowners see ...