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Concrete should not crack or chip during everyday use. Corners, however, can be vulnerable with rough impacts. Concrete is easy to clean with light solvents (mild soap and water) and most stains are easily repaired. Concrete also requires minimal maintenance; current concrete sealers only need to be resealed every few years.
F.A.Q.
Q: Is concrete brittle? Will it chip or crack?
A: Concrete itself is very durable and common household use should not cause cracks or chips. Corners are vulnerable to hard impacts with blunt objects.
Q: Does concrete scratch?
A: Our concrete is very durable, but protected by a sealer that can be scratched. We always recommend using care and avoid dragging sharp objects across the surface as well as avoiding harsh abrasives when cleaning.
Q: How much maintenance will our concrete surfaces require?
A: Minimal. We recommend to use light solvents (mild soap and water) and clean cloth when wiping the surfaces and cleaning. Avoid using harsh abrasives or cleaning chemicals that could wear down the sealer. There is no scheduled maintenance or periodic upkeep required, such as waxes or polishes.
Q: Will our concrete stain easily?
A: Not easily, the combination of our curing, processing, and sealing process makes the surface of our concrete very stain resistant. We will never say that our surfaces are “bulletproof”, but they are durable. We recommend wiping up any spills like acids or oils quickly (within a few hours) to prevent hazing and staining. If you take care of it, stains are completely avoidable.
Q: Do I have to worry about putting hot objects on concrete?
A: Heat can affect the durability of the sealer. If the sealer is compromised, the concrete will be vulnerable to staining. As a rule of thumb, if the object is too hot to touch without getting burned, we recommend also protecting the concrete surface.
Q: Isn’t Concrete Heavy? Will you have to worry about the excessive weight on your cabinets?
A: No. Standard cabinetry will have no issue supporting our concrete features as they are manufactured to be manageable. You can estimate the weight of our features at about 8lbs per square foot of surface area.
Q: Are concrete surfaces sanitary?
A: Yes. Our surfaces are sealed with sealer that has been approved for food use and are easily cleaned to prevent bacteria.