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Updated: July 8th, 2008 05:26 PM EDT

Getting Started in Countertops

The things you need to know before jumping into the market

Doug Bannister demonstrates on countertop
Doug Bannister, The Stamp Store, demonstrates on a countertop during a training class. Getting trained should be the first step when starting in the countertop business.
finished countertop
embedded glass in countertop
Embedding glass pieces in countertops is one of the most popular looks. It's important to talk to the manufacturer of your mix to make sure it will work with glass or other embedded items.
Buddy Rhodes design
Buddy Rhodes combines molded furniture, like this cone table, and matching countertops in many residential applications.
coins embedded in concrete
One of the biggest benefits of concrete countertops is their unlimited adaptability. For this project, The Countertop Concrete Institute embedded coins into the countertop to provide the client with a unique finish.
Jeff Girard demonstrates proper edging
Attention to detail is extremely important with concrete countertops. Here Jeff Girard of The Concrete Countertop Institute demonstrates the proper edging of a sink.
Buddy Rhodes
"Countertops require more time and more work than most contractors are used to." — Buddy Rhodes

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Decorative concrete is the hottest thing going right now, and the segment getting the most attention is concrete countertops.

The reasons are obvious. For contractors, it's a way to make more money with less concrete. For designers and builders, it's a way to deliver something a little different to the client.

So it's no surprise that a lot of contractors are thinking about getting into this market niche. Before taking the plunge, though, it's worth looking at what you need to know before you get started and what are some of the common mistakes.

Getting trained

The most important thing to do before starting work on concrete countertops is to get some training.

"Training is so important," says Doug Bannister of The Stamp Store. "Go to a class — go to more than one class."

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