Starting your own Concrete Countertop Business – made easy by SureCrete Design
So you have seen Concrete Countertops shown on the DIY Network or HGTV.
Whether you are a “Do It Yourself” owner or you love the art and functionality of concrete, you now want to start your own concrete countertop project or business. The question is how do I get started in the concrete countertop business with the right material and tools?
- First, you need to figure out if you prefer to pour-in-place your concrete countertops or precast the concrete countertops. There are pr’s and cons to both, but as you look at which concrete countertop bag mix or formula you choose, it will generally lend itself to a particular pouring style. There are many qualified manufacturers of concrete countertop bag mixes and formulas. So you need to look at the positive and negative aspects of each material and match that up against what tools, tables, and space you will need in order to work with them.
- Next you need to choose a casting deck surface and forming system. Typically, many applicators of concrete countertops choose products such as expanded PVC, melamine, glass, wood or polished steel for their casting deck. As for the form rails we tell each person to find a material they can work quickly and simply with. A lot of time can be wasted by using certain materials, therefore the upfront smaller cost on materials can easily become more expensive due to the taxing amount of time needed to complete the task.
- Lastly, you need to think of finishing materials that will transform your concrete countertop into a functional masterpiece. These items can include concrete integral color, concrete stains, concrete sealers, concrete edge details and sink molds and other small tools.
One of the biggest issues one can have when starting up a concrete countertop business, is dealing with multiple vendors for materials. This can be taxing and difficult to manage the availability of materials needed for a project along with the extra time spent ordering and waiting. Thats why we were happy to find SureCrete Design. The took the time not only to invest in the latest concrete countertop technology for mix designs, but also brought in house some of the best choices for countertop forming systems, Eco-friendly concrete stains, reusable concrete edge details, concrete sink molds and a variety of concrete countertop sealers, which can ensure the beauty and stain resistance of your artwork. Everything you need for your concrete countertop business under one roof!
Because of the simplicity that SureCrete brings to the ”Do It Yourself” owner or the contractor looking to start their own concrete countertop business. They have been featured on networks such as DIY Network and HGTV. Below are some links to that information:
Xtreme Countertop used on DIY Network’s “Yard Crashers”
Custom Concrete Leaf Outdoor Kitchen Countertop - Click Here
Custom wood and concrete outdoor table - Click Here
Xtreme Countertop featured on the DIY Network - Click Here
Although learning on your own can be fun and exciting, it can also take time to become proficient. You may want to consider taking a concrete countertop training course or seminar. While many companies offer classes, choose one that will help you understand the aspects of the business not just designs, colors and textures. This knowledge will help you reproduce your projects with quality and consistency, which will help drive profit margins and customer satisfaction. We suggest looking at the Xtreme Series Precast Countertop Fabrication courses. You can find more about that in another article. Click here
Remember, when you know how to do something correctly it becomes a lot more fun. And what better job to have, than one you can have fun with and let your inner child come out.
Enjoy your startup into concrete countertops!