Concrete countertop knowledge

[Amazed]

They came out today and started installing our outdoor kitchen. I though the concrete countertop would be one large piece. Instead there is a very noticeable seam. Does this go away? Should this be all one piece?

Thanks.

 

[jblizzle]

How would it go away?

Those look like preformed slabs that they carried in. One piece would likely have been too heavy. If they poured it in place, then it could have been 1 piece.

What does your contract say they were going to do?

 

[RonsPlc]

They will mix up some concrete grout, and join the 2 together so you won't be able to see the seam. (It also prevents water from dripping between the slabs in the rain)

 

[jblizzle]

They will mix up some concrete grout, and join the 2 together so you won't be able to see the seam. (It also prevents water from dripping between the slabs in the rain)

Good point about the rain ... I am surprised that adding some grout would not still be visible.
I will be curious to see the final product.

 

[RonsPlc]

Truth be told, after levelling, joining, and applying the finish skin to them, you won't believe your eyes.

I used to install slate top pool tables (picture 6' X 12' X 1.75" Slate) they came in 3 sections that had to be matched up perfectly, and levelled.

By the time we were done, you couldn't tell where one section ended, and the other began.

Each section weighed about 350#.

 

[Amazed]

Thank you!! Concrete countertops are new to me. I wasn’t sure what to expect.