Your tops are pre-cast at our shop in Seattle. We build custom molds for each job. The tops are then poured, cured, sealed and finished. At C.C.C. we work directly with the customer, allowing you more freedom in your design..

Yes. Not always, but they can develop hairline cracks in thinner areas due to the natural shrinkage of cement. These cracks are non-structural, so don't worry, your counter will not fall apart. To help avoid this, rebar, wire mesh, and poly fibers are used to strengthen the product. Concrete, although workable, will still have some irregularities. Hairline cracks and slight imperfections are a natural part of the appeal of concrete. Although the imperfections and cracks can be repaired, the result is often more obvious and "man made" looking than the "naturally occurring" irregularities.

Yes. Concrete weighs about 22 lbs. per square foot at a two inch thickness. Standard cabinetry will support the weight as it is distribued over a large area . So you don't have to worry about them falling through the floor.

Like granite and marble, concrete can stain if mark's are not cleaned up right away. At C.C.C. we seal our tops with three coats of penetrating sealer and a finish coat on the surface. We recommend that the homeowner wax the tops with a water-based wax on a regular basis to help prevent stains.

Although cutting on the tops will not hurt them, it can sometimes leave small marks as well as effect the sealers ability to keep out water and stains. *Ask about inlaying maple cutting blocks into your top.

C.C.C. does not recommend hot pans on the surface. Although concrete very heat resistant, there is a chance that the heat can compromise or discolor the sealer. *Ask about built-in stainless, brass, or copper trivets next to the stove area for that purpose.

Avoid using abrasive soaps or cleansers on your top. We suggest a mild, non-abrasive, non-ammoniated soap for daily cleaning. In short, cleaning your countertops will be no more difficult than cleaning any other type of countertop.