Outdoor Kitchen Makeover – Indiana Concrete Countertops

Location: Culver, Indiana

Project: Replacing Tile Countertop with Concrete Countertops

Installation by: Bontrager Concrete Specialty’s

Material Supplier: Decorative Concrete Supply – Indiana

Total Sq Ft: 25 sq ft

Products Used: Xtreme Countertop Mix, Color Packs, ARS 400 Concrete Countertop Sealer

Is there anything more enjoyable than having a party on a beautiful day and using your outdoor kitchen to its fullest? The key to a great outdoor kitchen is design, accessibility  and appliance features. A homeowner who has enjoyed their outdoor kitchen posed the question: What can I do to bring  life to my faded old top and is their a material which will help me keep it clean? BCS – Bontrager Concrete Specialty’s was consulted to offer some solutions and ideas to their dilemma. As they spoke with the owner who lived in Culver, Indiana they realized they wanted a few upgrades to their outdoor kitchen. The first was to create a larger countertop area near the grill and to have a countertop that was easy to clean, maintain and endure the harsh weather environment.

One of the challenges on this project was the deadline, they owner’s had a party in 5 days! Can you make a quality concrete countertop from start to finish in 4 days? BCS knew they could, lets look at how they accomplished this.

First they removed the tile and grout countertop that was currently in place. They choose SureCrete’s Xtreme Countertop mix. This concrete countertop mix uses the latest in fiber reinforcement technology. These attributes allowed them the strength to span the distances between supports on the larger top. In addition to that, the high compressive and flexural strength, along with accelerated cure time, delivered the speed and quality control needed to produce the finished and installed concrete countertop in 4 days!

One of the difficult choices was choosing the right sealer to not only with stand the harsh outdoor elements of Indiana, but also give the home owner an easier surface to maintain compared to their old tile countertop. Once again, Bontrager Concrete Specialty’s used technology to their advantage. With many contractors benefiting from Nano Technology within the concrete industry, BCS choose this technology for their concrete countertop sealer. ARS 400 was the answer. The features to this sealer include: increased surface penetration, stopping moisture migration, High UV protection, a high heat resistance up to 450 degrees,  along with a thin film build up. This offers a realistic looking sheen either in a High Gloss or a flat finish.

With technology on their side and a passion for concrete, Bontrager Concrete Specialty’s delivered as promised, a concrete countertop made and installed in 4 days!

If you live in the greater Indiana area and are looking to accentuate your outdoor kitchen give these guys a call.

Bontrager Concrete Specialty’s

574-773-7311

www.bontragerconcrete.com