pretty, pretty concrete?

I know- those two words don’t usually go together. When I think of concrete, I usually think of the harsh, grey, -unforgiving on clumsy people’s knees- material that makes up everyday sidewalks. But…but…

It started with my on-line search for soapstone. I love the look of the material, and would love to have it installed for our kitchen counter tops. I’ve heard it’s extremely durable, but that it’s a bit fussy- mainly in that you need to oil it regularly. Now, I have trouble remembering when I watered my indoor plants or when my last haircut was or what I did with that winning lottery ticket (yeah, right, we’re the Rockefeller’s here)- so I don’t know if I can handle the monthly oil treatment for my counter tops.

So, I was looking at alternatives- and concrete was mentioned. Specifically, This Old House had how concrete counters are produced- and I was surprised at the pretty, pretty colors. (I’m like a bird that way- I like shiny colorful objects). While I’m not convinced it’s the right choice for our bungalow- and a bit leery over reports that it can crack like a driveway- it’s now a possibility I’m mulling over.