Concrete is an extraordinary material that is practical, expressive, and aesthetically pleasing. From primal and formless material, you can transform it into virtually any shape that becomes a solid mass. The possibilities for creative expression are endless. You can grind, polish, color, or stain it. You can embed meaningful artifacts within it.
The biggest advantage of concrete over natural stone, like marble or granite, is that it is completely customizable; you can sculpt, mold, and color it to your desire — creating something original and meaningful while saving money. If you have a concrete kitchen or bathroom counter made for you, the cost will be based on the complexity of the form, the mold-making process, and the desired finish, rather than the size. Material cost comparisons should be done on a project-by-project basis. Unlike natural stone that can not be customized, concrete color is limited only by your imagination.
Yes, absolutely. Style is dictated by design; concrete can adapt to any look and have a “warmer” feel than other natural stone. Edge detailing and decorative inlays can help a concrete counter blend into more traditional environments. Unlike natural stone that can not be customized, concrete color is not limited.
Concrete is perhaps the most ideal building material for exterior use on the planet. Colored Concrete will hold up great in any outdoor setting with virtually no upkeep required.
Simply put, cement is an ingredient, or component, of a concrete mix. Much like an egg is to a cake, cement is the binding ingredient that bonds the other components in a concrete mix, or batch, together. A typical batch of concrete is made up of 80% sand and stone with only the remaining 20% being comprised of cement.
Once cabinets are installed and appliance/plumbing specs are on site, we can build templates and field measurements. From this day it would take three weeks until we install it.
At its sole discretion, Mundus Designs shall repair or replace any product that fails as a result of a manufacturing defect within the first year of ownership.
We have 45 colors of concrete to choose from. Please be aware that the colors you view on our website can vary greatly depending on the type of computer monitor and graphics card that you have. We recommend that you contact us to see the colors that we have available in person.
Occasionally. Some degree of color variation can occur and could be expected due to changes in weather, cure time, and other external issues.
Yes, we can match virtually any color you may want.
Approximately 20′ long or 6′ wide. Just as the entryways into your home limit the size of your furniture, it also limits the size of the countertops we can get into your building.
Yes. Our concrete countertops are made from a very strong and dense mix. Reaching levels of 9,000 to 10,000 psi. In addition to sand and aggregate, our mix design includes polymer fiber reinforcement to increase flexural and tensile strength. Our pieces are reinforced with composite rebar to ensure structural integrity.
Our concrete products are hand-made and hand-finished. Since concrete is a heterogeneous mixture of several different ingredients, subtle variations in color, shade, and overall appearance could be expected. We feel these characteristics to be an advantage and feel it gives character to the piece.
Our concrete is available in many colors and finishes. We can help you come up with the perfect look and feel for your custom project. Our standard finish, and most popular, is our “Natural Look”. The texture is smooth-as-satin to the touch and has a clean, consistent presence while still having some variation. This keeps it looking and feeling like concrete and not mistaken for any other surface. Our concrete is sealed with a top-of-the-line topical sealer, creating a surface that is easy to clean and stain-resistant.
As with engineered stone, marble, or granite, we do not recommend cutting directly on a concrete surface; it could result in scratches and gouges in the finish of your countertop as well as damage to your cutlery.
No, our concrete will not crack on its own accord. We guarantee it. We take great pride in the quality of our mix and mix design to ensure the maximum performance. We’re constantly striving to improve our products to ensure they will resist the daily wear and tear countertops endure over their lifetime. However, concrete is not “unbreakable.” As with any material, concrete can be broken or damaged, however, the great news is our countertops are repairable on-site, unlike most other materials.
Unsealed concrete is porous and can stain. However, our concrete is sealed with a top-of-the-line concrete topical sealer that will make your tops stain-resistant and easy to clean.
You can clean your concrete countertops with almost any regular household cleaner.
Our sealer will handle up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Please exercise common sense. If the bottom of your pot is glowing red, odds are something should be between your pot and the countertop. I would advise heat mats for all pots and pans.
GFRC stands for Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete. Glass fiber-reinforced concrete consists of high-strength glass fiber that is embedded in a c cementitious matrix. In this form, both fibers and matrix keep their chemical and physical properties. However, the combination of these materials achieves a strong lightweight concrete product that can be used to build strong lighter-weight concrete applications such as walls, tables, fireplaces, and other concrete fixtures.
