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While concrete is established as a structural building material it is now becoming increasingly popular as a material used internally for flooring, work surfaces and other architectural detail within the home.
Concrete products for the home are not just grey and cold. Concrete can be produced in almost any color, plus if you grind down into the agregate then you can achieve patterned finishes.
Suppliers
Where To Find Concrete Products
- Paul Davies Design
- They specialise in internal and exterior surfacing in concrete and stone, and are based in south London.
- John Porter Worktops
- John Porter Worktops can template, supply and fit concrete worktops throughout the UK.
- Lowinfo Design
- Provide both standard products and custom design services. They are based in Nottingham.
- Concrete Decor Ltd
- Based in Nottingham they design, manufacture and install polished concrete products including kitchen countertops, tiles, bathroom furniture and accessories. For both interior and exterior use.
- Concreations
- Concreations specialise in the design and creation of bespoke polished concrete countertops, surfaces and products, using advanced stone and cement formulas for interior and exterior use.
- SOI source
- SOI source specialise in polished concrete for both domestic and commercial installations. They have a small gallery of their work in kitchens, bathrooms and the garden.
- The Stone Carpet Company
- This company based in Stevenage creates polished concrete floors aswell as resin encased stone floors and walls.
- White + Reid Interior Design
- The company based in London specialise in the refurbishment of period properties. Their concrete countertops are cast in situ and hand trowelled to a fine smooth finish.
- Grayconcrete
- Based in Edinburgh this company manufacture a wide range of products, including kitchen work surfaces and flooring, bathroom sinks & baths, fireplace hearths and vases.
- MASS Concrete
- MASS Concrete manufacture a unique composite of complex cements and natural silica sands. They can create Kitchen Worktops, Bathroom Vanity Tops, Counter tops, Bar Tops, Servery Counters, Reception Desks, Table Tops, Sideboards, Garden Furniture, Coffee Tables, Interior Panels, Shelves, Hearths, Backsplashes & Signs.
Organisations & Resources
Promoting The Use Of Concrete
- The Concrete Society
- A UK based organisation that encourages the use and development of concrete.
- Concrete Exchange
- Created by Cheng Design and is a good resource for architectural concrete.
Concrete Books
Concrete Countertops: Design, Form, and Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bath
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/26/2008)
Concrete at Home
Amazon Price: $21.12 (as of 07/26/2008)
Decorating With Concrete Indoors: Fireplaces, Floors, Countertops, & More
Amazon Price: $17.96 (as of 07/26/2008)
Decorative Concrete (Sunset)
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/26/2008)
