Blackheath Stone Works, Inc. offers a variety of custom made, one-of-a-kind products and services such as:

· Concrete Countertops

· Concrete Furniture

· Concrete Fireplace Surrounds

· Acid Staining of Existing Concrete Floors

Need to Know Items

Concrete Countertops

Countertops may be ordered in a variety or finishes and colors.  The lead-time on a countertop may vary between 2-3 weeks.  Pricing includes delivery and installation

Like all stone products, concrete is porous and is highly absorbent to liquids.  A penetrating sealer must be applied to the surface to prevent future staining.  Generally, it is industry standard to follow the penetrating sealer application with a superficial coat of wax.  All tops are delivered sealed and ready for use.

Care must still be taken with acidic liquids (i.e. lemon juice, vinegar) and wines to prevent staining.  Spills should not be allowed to remain on the surface for very long.  Routine maintenance, such as waxing, should be done a few times a year, depending on the amount of surface usage.

An advantage to using concrete is that flat items may be embedded into the surface of the concrete countertop making the finished product even more unique and personal.  Ask our associates about the types of items that will work with this technique.  Pricing for concrete countertops range from between $65-$125 per square foot.

Concrete Furniture

Furniture includes all outdoor benches, tables, grill surrounds, as well as interior side tables (i.e. coffee tables, sofa tables, end tables).  A variety of custom bases are available in wrought iron, moulded concrete or wood. Pricing is determined upon design requests.

Concrete Fireplace Surrounds

Fireplace surrounds are custom fitted around most dimensional fireplace openings.  The largest opening we can readily accept is 42" wide by 40" tall.  The lead-time for a fireplace surround is 3-4 weeks.  Larder custom fireplace surrounds can easily be produced.  Lead-time for larger, custom fireplace surrounds may be up to 6 weeks.  Pricing ranges from $800-$3,500 including installation.

Acid Staining of Existing Concrete Floors

Acid staining an existing concrete floor can be messy.  The multi-step process is as follows:
Day One:  Prepare and clean the floor, tape and protect any walls, apply acid to concrete
Day Two:  Clean and neutralize all concrete surfaces, mop with water and let dry
Day Three: Seal concrete with two coats, first of which being primer. 
Sealers used on the interior of a home are usually an acrylic or epoxy based sealer.  Odor and sheen may vary.  Color may vary from job-to-job depending on the existing concrete.
There is a possibility of a fourth day to add another coat of sealer. 
Pricing ranges from $4-$8 per square foot.

NOTE:  Concrete surfaces must be free from any prior sealers, as this will prevent acid from penetrating the concrete.  Specify to your concrete contractor that an alternative means be used to cure concrete other than a topical membranes sealer.  The builder must also take care to keep the concrete free from any plumbing glue, paint and the link.  Concrete slabs must be a minimum of 30 days old.

Concrete Overlay

If the customer has previously applied a good sealer to the surface, or the concrete is damaged and overlay must be applied to the surface that is then stained and sealed.  The process consists of essentially trowelling a cement topping - varying from 1/16 to 1/4 inch thick - onto the existing concrete surface.  Pricing is between $6-$8 a square foot.

A representative must conduct an on-site evaluation in order to determine whether this application may be applied.

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