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[stlchiefs]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Granite is the new Formica. Concrete is the new high end. It just hasn't hit the midwest hard yet. It's really big on the coasts.

From what I've read a major drawback of concrete is the risk of staining of a colored liquid is spilled and left on the countertop. Is this a myth or something that has been corrected recently? I know any surface can stain in some manner, but I've heard that because concrete is so porous it increases the chances of staining.

Originally Posted by stlchiefs

From what I've read a major drawback of concrete is the risk of staining of a colored liquid is spilled and left on the countertop. Is this a myth or something that has been corrected recently? I know any surface can stain in some manner, but I've heard that because concrete is so porous it increases the chances of staining.

Yes, that's a concern - which is why we seal and wax it.

Alternatively, you can just let it stain and let your counters develop their own patina. That's another popular option.

[Valiant]

Originally Posted by stlchiefs

From what I've read a major drawback of concrete is the risk of staining of a colored liquid is spilled and left on the countertop. Is this a myth or something that has been corrected recently? I know any surface can stain in some manner, but I've heard that because concrete is so porous it increases the chances of staining.

Generally from the tips I have watched you put some sort of lacquer(sp?) over it to stop stains or scratches from heavy items.. Kind of like what you see at wooden bar tops, but for concrete..