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Outdoor Kitchen Concrete Countertops

Concrete outdoor countertops are very durable for outdoor kitchens. Concrete kitchen countertops can be a multitude of colours and finishes and it is easy to integrate fun things into the concrete counter from glass and seashells to lighting effects.

One of the advantages of a concrete countertop is that it can be built in place. Pour-in-place concrete countertops can be a far more cost effective alternative for an outdoor kitchen countertop.

An outdoor kitchen countertop does not have to have the same look and feel as an interior countertop, and a pour-in-place countertop typically blends very well into an outdoor environment. Once the outdoor concrete countertop is poured it is usually treated with a heat and UV resistant urethane.

Granite outdoor countertops stand up well to the elements, resists stains and fading in the sun. If you prefer the matte finish of other stones have granite honed, instead of polished.

Porous stone like marble, limestone, bluestone and soapstone may look great at first, but you may be left with counters stained by grease or wine.

Frost proof tile countertops are cost effective but a freeze-thaw cycle puts the grout and tiles at risk of cracking. Engineered countertops can fade and some are prone to stains, burns and scratches and topcoat resins can turn yellow in the sun.

Pergolas for Outdoor Kitchens

The Image here is an outdoor kitchen that will have a pergola, currently under construction by Toronto Outdoor Kitchens. A Pergola has so many advantages without needing to be an expensive option. Two anchored posts within the framing and essentially that is all you need structurally for a Pergola. The pergola for this outdoor kitchen…
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Stainless Steel Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets

A popular option and a favourite of Toronto Outdoor Kitchens is the outdoor stainless steel cabinet. Impervious to weather, rot, and insects, stainless cabinets are available with nearly as many options as custom indoor varieties. You can choose multiple door-and-drawer combinations, sink units, pullout trash bins and lockable storage. Many manufacturers make cabinets that are…
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Important Do’s and Dont’s for your Toronto Outdoor Kitchen.

1. Know exact dimensions of your appliances before framing your outdoor kitchen and making cut-outs on counters and other finishes. You will need the exact dimensions for built-in installations. Have the products in-hand or the manufacturers specification sheet for accuracy. Nothing is more frustrating with additional costs and time to fix a finished kitchen when…
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