Concrete is a natural material composed of sand, cement and aggregates. As with other natural stones, concrete is naturally porous. To protect the surface, your piece will be sealed with the highest quality penetrating sealer followed by two coats of wax before it leaves our workshop.

To ensure the performance of the material, we offer the following instructions on maintaining your product.

General care
We do not recommend cutting or placing hot pots directly on the concrete surface. While the concrete itself is heat resistant, the sealer and wax are not. To avoid unsightly marks eventually developing in the surface, we recommend the use of cutting boards and hot plates as you would on most other worktops. These can be designed next to the stove or sink as removable boards, or can be cast straight into the countertop as stainless steel or brass trivets.

Cleaning
To best retain the surface lustre we recommend wiping up spills soon after they occur and not allowing liquids to pool. Products high in acidity, such as fruit juice and red wine can etch the surface, while oils can stain the surface if left in contact for extended periods. Care should be taken to promptly rinse the surface of these substances. We recommend non-abrasive cleaners and no cleaners that contain ammonia or bleach. This is because they break down the surface sealer over time. Hot soapy water and a soft cloth is the best thing for cleaning your concrete surface.

Sealing
Your cast concrete surface has been sealed with a food safe penetrating sealer, which effectively protects your surface by resisting chemicals and stains. The sealer protects your surface by inhibiting the absorption of substances in contact with the surface. We recommend that your product be re-sealed annually.

Waxing
Your surface has been waxed using a natural product, appropriate for surfaces in contact with food. We recommend applying wax to your product monthly to maintain lustre and to protect the sealer with an additional layer, which repels liquids. Apply a small amount of wax evenly to the surface using a soft cloth. Allow the wax to dry for a few minutes. Buff by hand or machine to a finished shine.

A periodic light buff every few months, or when water no longer beads on the surface, with Carnauba Wax will provide an additional protective layer, add lustre to the stone and help keep your worktop beautiful for years to come.

Realistically, many owners only wax their worktops once a year or less, and then some never do at all. Without upkeep and maintenance, your worktop will patina and stain but this is only cosmetic and will not affect the durability of your worktop. As long as you like the aesthetics of your worktop, the worktop itself can be virtually maintenance-free and provide many years of enjoyment.