re: Let's discuss concrete countertops

Mine still look good. I put his sealer on. I had a lot of counters, that is why I did them outside. I didn't want to pour in place too much mess. I built tables first, then poured on the tables. Used the tables as shelves in my shed when done. What Cheng does is give you the nuances and little details he is very meticulous. Like using black caulk in the seams, and how deep you can go with your forms before ghosting, etc. You can do anything with concrete. I used quick Crete high strength. I rented a mixer, but you could buy one at HF for what I paid in rental. I used foam and packing tape for my cutouts, it helps for smoothness. The hardest part was the finish. I over ground some, but overall, they have done well. I did blue, brown and black. HD has the black and you can make it look good. In the house I would definitely color it. Look at Chengs stuff online and it will give you crazy ideas. One thing to remember is you can't vibrate them enough. I used a sander against the form, but wished I had one to put into the form. Had to use a slurry to fill gaps on two and the color didn't match.