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Void Fill and Reduced Construction Costs In some cases, the placing and subsequent mechanical compaction of fill material can be difficult or hazardous to undertake with sometimes limited access or unstable conditions in which to work. Concrete Exchange - Concrete Kitchen and Bathroom Countertops - "Concrete Countertops" by Fu-Tung Cheng. Editorial Reviews From Library Journal At first, the idea of using concrete for kitchen countertops has the same appeal as using cardboard boxes for cabinetry or dining on the floor.
Naysayers are in for a surprise as architect Cheng elevates this pedestrian building material to a new level, using it to create beautiful and functional countertops. They are a far cry from rough sidewalks, having polished surfaces that can be colored or have interesting objects cast into them. DIY – Concrete Countertops.