Our unique material
Why Concrete
Our unique fiber-reinforced concrete has several advantages over traditional hard surfaces.
Perseverance / Natural White
Concrete advantages
How concrete stacks up
Six reasons our customers choose poured concrete over natural stone and engineered slab.
More colors & patterns
Concrete designs are not limited by what the earth creates or by standard production line patterns. We are able to color match or pattern match almost anything.
Easy to clean
Concrete surfaces are easy to clean, low maintenance, and food safe. Read more about our sealer and caring for your surface below.
Environmentally conscious
We use only the amount of material required for each project. Without the need to purchase by the slab or cut from a block, we reduce the waste generated from remnants.
Made in the USA
All manufacturing happens in Terre Haute, Indiana. Without the need to import materials, we have control over the quality, cost, and schedule of our products.
Easy shape modifications
A 3D design such as reeding or fluting is typically time-consuming and expensive in stone. We can achieve these modifications often at no additional cost unless the project is substantial in size.
Fewer visible seams
We do not join traditional slabs together. Concrete is poured into engineered molds, letting us reduce or eliminate visible seams, even on large designs.
Maintaining your surface
Concrete care
Every piece is sealed with Omega Concrete Countertop Sealer™ from The Concrete Countertop Institute. Its care and maintenance guide is included here for reference.
Sealer
Omega is a high-performance, food-safe, water-based sealer that provides excellent stain and abrasion resistance and requires very little maintenance for years of quality service. In the unlikely event of a scratch or discoloration, see the Touch-Up Kit for complete repair instructions.
Stains
Omega is highly stain resistant, but still use normal care with water, oil, acids, and food. Wipe up spills promptly, especially aggressive agents such as hair dye, beet juice, berries, and mustard. Should a stain occur, lay a folded paper towel or cotton ball soaked in household bleach over it until the stain lifts. Bleach will not damage Omega.
Heat
Omega is tested to 500°F (260°C), but use trivets as you would on any countertop surface. High heat can discolor or microcrack the concrete underneath, which compromises the sealer and can leave the surface looking crazed when wet. Follow the Scratch Repair Instructions to restore stain resistance.
Cleaning
Damp cloths, mild detergents, and neutral-pH water-based cleansers are all you need — 409, Fantastik, Windex, and Simple Green all work, as do vinegar and bleach-based cleansers. Avoid harsh acidic cleaners and solvents, and never use abrasives such as Ajax, Comet, Brillo pads, or scrubbing pads, which scratch the surface and compromise the sealer.
Scratching
Always use a cutting board. Knives pierce the sealer, leaving the counter more susceptible to staining, and the concrete will dull the blade. Dragging heavy, rough, or sharp objects can also scratch the sealer. Repair scratches promptly using the Scratch Repair Instructions.
Resealing & support
Under ordinary use Omega does not need periodic reapplication the way inferior concrete sealers do. Severe damage may require resealing — contact your installer if that happens. We provide technical advice and assistance for the lifetime of our products and stand behind a surface built to withstand normal countertop use.
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Questions about concrete?
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