Precast cement counter tops are becoming ever more popular. This is not the cement your grandfather father poured into post holes. When cured, the strength of this custom mix is about 15,000 psi. Manufacturers may also contrive their own methods of aggregate mixing, types of reinforcement and finishing styles.
As for appearance, there are a multitude of colors and textures. A fabricator may produce a veined stone look or perhaps a washed sand texture. There are also the polishing and the sealers which protect the surface, due to the porous nature of cement. For this reason it is possible to stain or scratch the surface. Though it has a created, unique aesthetic quality, care must be kept in mind.
