GLOSSARY OF CONCRETE COUNTERTOP TERMS

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D

drain board – Grooves or depressions in a countertop next to an undermount sink which allows water to run into the sink.

drop-in sink – A sink that has a rim that fits over the countertop, also known as top-mount or self-rimming.

E


edge return – A countertop edge that is thicker than the rest of the slab, to give the appearance of a thicker slab

epoxy sealer – A 2-component system that reacts when mixed to form a hard, durable sealer. Can be UV sensitive and are not heat resistant. Tends to be shiny, thick and look like plastic.

F

fibers – Tiny filaments made of polypropylene, polyolefin, nylon, polyethylene, polyester, or acrylic used to control shrinkage cracking. Fibers do not provide structural reinforcement.

film-forming sealer – A type of sealer that blocks the penetration of water and contaminants by forming a barrier on the concrete surface. May also impart a gloss or sheen, which enhances colored or exposed aggregate concrete.

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