Completed Project: Private Residence Kitchen Renovation w/Concrete Countertops

Not long ago, Keystone Specialty Construction undertook a kitchen renovation at a private residence in Northeast Philadelphia.  The renovation consisted of removing and replacing a 1/2 wall, installing a first floor ceiling beam, installing two (2) sliding glass doors, cabinet installation, installing stone veneer over existing fireplace and removing existing countertops and replacing with new custom concrete countertops.  The new concrete countertops were installed atop the new 1/2 wall, as well as the existing counter space once the old countertop was removed.

The new 1/2 wall totals 115 SF and consisted of removing the existing stud work and relocating electrical, the intercom, thermostat and vents as well as being prepared for a new concrete countertop.

New 1/2 Wall Prepared for Concrete Countertop Installation

The concrete countertops total 85 SF and 55 SF.  This smart homeowner opted for concrete countertops as opposed to granite or another stone due to its relatively inexpensive price tag, as well as its eco-friendliness, and scratch & dent resistance.  Concrete countertops are fast becoming all the rage in both new home construction and remodels, in part due to its eco-friendliness over other options such as granite (a non-renewable resource).  There is so much good in choosing concrete for your new countertops, that I just found my next blog idea! 

New Concrete Countertop at 1/2 WallNew Concrete Countertop 

Another cool thing this savvy homeowner decided to do for his kitchen renovation was to revamp the existing fireplace.  The homeowner chose to place stone veneers over the existing fireplace, causing it look as if a brand new fireplace was built in place of the existing fireplace.  Simple ideas such as this one allows a remodel to include the fireplace in the design without having to rip it out and either replace it, or worse...have no fireplace at all! 

Existing Fireplace with New Stone Veneer

Though the sliding glass doors and cabinets were customer-supplied, we installed both.  The sliding glass doors entailed removing the existing sliding doors and installing the new ones.  This included installing new brick molding and caulking rough openings.  There are 12 kitchen cabinets, all KSC installed.

Interior Doors #1Interior Doors #2Exterior Doors #1 Exterior Doors #2

All in all, this kitchen renovation proved successful!  A couple more shots of the completely renovated kitchen showing the cabinet installation and I'm out for the holiday weekend...Have a happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend!  Remember our fallen soldiers and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice in the name of our freedom.