Concrete Enjoys New Status in the Bathroom
Homeowners Opt for Concrete for Vanities, Sinks, Tub and Shower Surrounds

Yucaipa, CA July 3, 2003- With bathroom remodeling continuing at a record pace, one of the fastest-moving trends is the use of decorative concrete for bathroom vanities, sinks, and tub and shower surrounds. The Concrete Network is offering a free online catalog featuring innovative bathroom products (http://www.concretenetwork.com/bathroomproducts).

Concrete is viewed as an exciting new bathroom material for bathroom remodels across the United States and Canada, particularly in upscale homes. One of the reasons for the appeal is the versatility. Today's discriminating homeowner wants a look that is personal and all their own concrete's unique characteristics fit the bill.

"Concrete is one of the oldest, strongest and most durable materials that humans have ever made," said Wanda Ellerbeck of Grotto Designs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. "Because it is mixed and poured, its variations and design potentials are almost infinite ... Applications are limited only by the imagination."

Concrete can be molded into sinks, tubs, and vanities that have soft, graceful curves and warm, soothing color tones. For a look that's bold and contemporary, fabricators can cast concrete into interesting geometric shapes and color it an array of bright, vivid hues.

Sinks can be freestanding or cast integrally with a vanity or countertop. Showers and tubs can be lined with custom concrete tiles and furnished with cozy concrete benches. What's more, concrete is an ideal material for bathroom remodeling because it can be cast to accommodate existing plumbing configurations and space restrictions.

"People sometimes still think of concrete as gray and boring," said Jim Peterson, president of ConcreteNetwork.com. "But homeowners are flabbergasted by the beautiful results."

Concrete sinks can be created in a variety of today's popular styles, including pedestal, vessel, counter, wave, ramp, and trough. They can also be custom created to fit any physical parameters or vision.

"Concrete is the only material that allows you to customize just about every aspect of it, including color, shape, thickness, and texture," said Jeff Girard of FormWorks in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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