Boggs Construction
PO Box 99707
Emeryville, CA 94662

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The first question that always arises when discussing concrete for countertops or sinks is "Will it stain?". I answer this with, "It can." If one puts enough sealant or epoxy onto a concrete surface, and keep it maintained and resurfaced, it will not stain. Although at this point, some think that you no longer have a concrete sink. With concrete I recommend cleaning up after spilling! It's that simple.

Although, I have heard from some client's and their great way of explaining concrete counters. It goes something like this:

"We remember New Year's Eve and the gang decided to start dancing. Well, with everyone congregating in the kitchen...that's that red wine mark. This one is, remember when we were feeding eachother pasta on our anniversary and the olive oil we used that we had brought back from Italy...Oh, and this one over here is from the summer the kids left the lemons from their lemonade business on the counter." This is life, your life and it is what I call Patina. It blends the edges of life to give you the memories of what it is. You live in your house, but your home is where your heart is. Corian or Granite is in houses, but Concrete is for your home.

Imperfections are part of the appeal with concrete. It evolves and acquires character over the years. Slight hairline cracks will occur and irregularites are a natural part of concrete and will not affect the structural integrity at all.

Avoid cutting on the surface. It won't harm the concrete, but it will do damage to your "Henkel's" and it can leave marks in the sealer. Place hot pans on a potholder or trivet. Again it will not harm the concrete, but will affect the sealer.

By selecting our concrete products you have chosen a handmade, one of a kind, usable piece of art for your home. If properly maintained our products will provide a lifetime of service and enjoyment.