GLOSSARY OF CONCRETE COUNTERTOP TERMS

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grinding – A mechanical surface preparation method using rotating abrasive stones or discs to remove thin coatings and mastics or slight flaws and protrusions.

grout (slurry) – A cement paste used to fill bugholes in countertops.


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install – To set a countertop onto cabinets and caulk any seams so that the countertop fits well, is level, adjacent slabs are flush, and all fixtures such as sinks and faucets are properly mounted.

integral sink – A sink made out of the same material as the countertop and forms a continuous surface with the countertop.

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