Concrete Countertops in Calgary & Okotoks
Handcrafted by a Red Seal Carpenter & CCI-Trained Artisan Using Custom Mix Designs
Concrete countertops aren’t manufactured—they’re crafted. Every slab is templated, cast in-shop, reinforced, polished, sealed, and installed with precision. As a Red Seal Carpenter trained at the Concrete Countertop Institute (CCI) under Jeff Girard, I engineer and finish every piece to the highest standards in the industry—often as part of Kitchen Renovations, Bathroom Renovations, and full Home Renovations.
We use custom mix designs for every project, incorporating Jeff Girard’s GFRC methodology and SureCrete professional-grade products and sealers for unmatched durability and finish quality. These finishes also pair naturally with Microcement & Venetian Plaster.
Trusted in Calgary & Okotoks
+50 Five-Star Reviews
Licensed & Insured
Full Written Warranties
Red Seal Trades
✔ Itemized, no‑pressure estimates
✔ Clean, respectful jobsite
✔ Permit‑aware planning
At Elevation Renovations, we provide high-quality renovations throughout Calgary, Okotoks, and the Foothills—
without the layers of management, sales staff, and overhead that drive up costs at large renovation companies.
We’re a small, owner-led team. That means the people planning your renovation are the same people overseeing the work.
coordinating trades, and checking the details on site. Fewer handoffs. Clear communication. Better value for your budget.
Our clients appreciate that they’re paying for skilled work and careful planning.
not a showroom, sales commissions, or unnecessary administrative layers.
Why Homeowners Choose Our Concrete Countertops
Custom Mix Designs for Every Project
We never use a single “standard” mix. Each countertop receives a project-specific formula based on Kitchen Renovations, Bathroom Renovations, and Outdoor Living requirements:
-
Alberta aggregates
-
GFRC fibers
-
SureCrete polymers & admixtures
-
optimized water/cement ratios
-
required reinforcement levels
-
finish requirements (cream, polished, recycled glass)
-
temperature & humidity conditions
Every mix is engineered using Jeff Girard’s proven GFRC methodology, ensuring exceptional strength, consistency, workability, and long-term performance. These engineered mixes allow far better color stability, polishing clarity, and crack control than conventional concrete.
Red Seal Carpenter + CCI Master Training
Red Seal Carpentry Precision
Ensures correct cabinet support, reinforcement preparation, span engineering, and flawless installation.
CCI Master Training (Jeff Girard)
Provides advanced knowledge in GFRC engineering, curing science, reinforcement mapping, and optical polishing.
Venetian Plaster Finishing Influence
Gives your countertop a warm, soft, refined surface feel that sets artisan concrete apart from machine-finished materials.
Explore our full range of kitchen renovation services in Calgary and Okotoks.
Aesthetic & Emotional Benefits
Authentic, Warm, Natural Beauty
Concrete delivers a soft matte texture, subtle movement, custom edges, and a natural presence that complements modern and traditional homes alike.
A Material With Emotional Presence
Clients often describe their countertops as “belonging to the house” or “functional art.” Concrete anchors a space in a way quartz cannot. Concrete walls and countertops give an eternal feeling of lifelong endurance.
Competitive Pricing—Calgary & Okotoks
Standard Concrete Countertops
$135 – $175 per sq. ft.
Cream, salt and pepper, and light exposure finishes. Includes a custom GFRC mix engineered for your project, SureCrete polymers and admixtures, precision shop casting, detailed grinding, colour-stable pigments, sealing, and professional installation. A durable, artisan-quality surface at our most accessible price point.
Premium Polished Concrete
$175 – $225 per sq. ft.
Medium exposure with refined, optical polishing. Includes deeper grinding stages, advanced reinforcement mapping, enhanced color blending, SureCrete performance additives, and high-clarity finishing techniques. Ideal for modern kitchens and statement islands seeking a smooth, elegant, high-end concrete look.
Artistic/Specialty Concrete
$225 – $295+ per sq. ft.
Recycled glass, crushed mirror, gemstones, crystals, mother-of-pearl, fiber optics, and clear matrix mixes using Jeff Girard’s GFRC techniques. Includes extended grinding, specialty material placement, artistic detailing, and premium finishing. Designed for luxury kitchens, unique bars, and showpiece concrete surfaces.
Why Polished Costs More
Requires deeper grinding, heat control, multiple polishing stages, and precise mix design.
Why Artistic Aggregates Increase Cost
Specialty aggregates require careful placement, clear matrix mixes, and extended polishing.
Why Fiber Optics Add Cost
Each strand is hand-placed and protected throughout casting and polishing.
Engineered for Alberta Homes
Every countertop is engineered specifically for Alberta homes so it performs in our climate, not just in a showroom.
Freeze–Thaw Stability
Air-entrained, polymer-modified GFRC formulations are engineered to withstand Alberta’s rapid freeze–thaw cycles, temperature swings, and seasonal shifts without compromising strength, appearance, or surface integrity.
Load-Bearing & Carpentry Reinforcement
A Red Seal carpenter evaluates spans, overhangs, cabinet structure, and support points so the countertop is fully reinforced, properly supported, and engineered for long-term stability and safety.
Heat Performance
Concrete handles heat exceptionally well. Properly engineered mixes tolerate hot pots, baking sheets, and day-to-day kitchen temperatures better than typical laminate or resin-based countertop materials.
SureCrete Sealer Systems
We use SureCrete penetrating, hybrid, and polyurethane sealers, chosen according to how you cook, clean, and live in the space, giving your countertop excellent stain resistance, moisture control, and a long-lasting finish.
Engineered for Modern Alberta Homes
Today’s homes move, breathe, and change with the seasons. We design our countertops to work with the structure, not against it. By evaluating substrate rigidity, humidity levels, HVAC patterns, and cabinet composition, we ensure the slab handles natural home movement without stress. This engineering-first approach is why our countertops perform reliably in both new builds and older homes that may shift slightly over time.
Professional Process — Clean, Controlled & Shop-Cast
You can always pair your concrete countertop with a Microcement Backsplash or Venetian Plaster Feature Wall.
Our Process
Our shop-based process keeps your home clean and ensures every step is handled with precision from the first measurement to the final wipe-down.
Precision templating
We measure walls, cabinets, and appliances so the slab fits perfectly and overhangs feel comfortable and natural to use.
Custom engineered mix design
Using Jeff Girard’s GFRC methods and SureCrete products, we design a project-specific mix for strength, colour stability, and polishing performance.
Reinforcement layout
GFRC layers and targeted reinforcement around sinks, joints, and overhangs keep the countertop solid and resistant to structural cracking under real daily use.
Controlled shop casting
All pieces are poured and cured in a climate-controlled shop, which means cleaner edges, consistent results, and absolutely no wet concrete work in your home.
Finishing, polishing, and sealing
Surfaces are hand-troweled, progressively polished, and sealed with a SureCrete system chosen to match your finish preference and lifestyle.
Professional installation
The finished slab is delivered, set, leveled, and secured like a high-end quartz installation, with a final inspection before we leave your home.
You can always pair your concrete countertop with a Microcement backsplash
Concrete Countertop Design, Process & Options
Custom, shop-cast concrete countertops built for residential renovations, indoor living, and outdoor spaces.
Professional Process — Clean, Controlled & Shop-Cast
All countertops and integrated sinks are cast, cured, polished, and sealed in a controlled shop environment—never inside your home. This ensures cleaner edges, better curing conditions, consistent finishing, and zero construction mess on-site. Once complete, each slab is delivered and installed with the same precision as a high-end quartz countertop, whether part of a Concrete Countertops project or a larger Home Renovations scope. This shop-cast process provides higher quality control, better consistency, and a stress-free experience.
Integrated Concrete Sinks
Our integrated concrete sinks are cast as one seamless piece with the countertop, creating a watertight, sculptural basin with no joints or caulk lines to fail over time. Each sink is shaped by hand and reinforced as part of the slab using engineered GFRC methods. These sinks are especially popular in Bathroom Renovations and custom Kitchen Renovations, where durability, hygiene, and clean detailing matter most. The result is a stronger, smoother, visually cleaner surface.
Artistic Features & Custom Design Options
Artistic concrete opens the door to signature finishes that set your space apart. We offer recycled glass, crushed mirror, gemstones, crystals, and mother-of-pearl inlays, each placed intentionally to complement slab movement. Fibre optic lighting can also be embedded below the surface, creating subtle illumination for bars and entertainment areas—an option frequently chosen in Basement Renovations and high-end Home Renovations. These upgrades result in a truly one-of-a-kind surface.
Outdoor Concrete Countertops
Outdoor countertops are engineered specifically for Alberta’s freeze–thaw cycles, UV exposure, and seasonal movement. We use air-entrained, polymer-modified GFRC mixes, outdoor-rated pigments, and SureCrete sealers designed for long-term weather resistance. The result is a durable, low-maintenance surface ideal for outdoor kitchens, bars, pergolas, and entertainment spaces—commonly installed as part of Decks & Pergolas & Screen Rooms and broader Outdoor Living projects.
Portfolio
Our portfolio showcases a range of completed projects throughout Calgary, Okotoks, and surrounding areas, highlighting the craftsmanship and technical care that go into each countertop we build. You’ll see examples of polished finishes, recycled glass mixes, integrated sinks, outdoor installations, and custom artistic features across Kitchen Renovations, Bathroom Renovations, Basement Renovations, and Outdoor Living projects. Every project reflects the same precision and attention to detail found in our Concrete Countertops work.
Trough Concrete sink Marda Loop
Concrete Polished Vanity Countertop Foothills
Concrete Countertop Elbow Drive
Real Reviews From Calgary & Okotoks Homeowners
Over 50+ combined reviews across Homestars, Google & more
— Sandra R., Silverado
“Our concrete island is the favorite part of our entire renovation. Mike walked us through every detail and explained how his mixes are engineered for Alberta’s climate, which immediately set him apart from the other companies we met with. The polished finishing on the surface feels warm and smooth, not cold like stone. The installation was spotless and done exactly when he said it would be. We recommend him to anyone wanting a truly custom countertop.”
Kitchen Reno, Marda Loop
— Ryan & Julia M., Okotoks
“We chose Elevation Renovations because Mike is a Red Seal Carpenter and trained through Jeff Girard at the Concrete Countertop Institute. You can tell the difference in the final product. Our recycled glass vanity top looks like a piece of art, and the integrated sink is perfectly shaped and incredibly easy to clean. The whole process—from templating to installation—was organized, clean, and professional. Outstanding craftsmanship.”
Vanity Top, Inner City Calgary
— Jason P., Marda Loop
“We wanted something unique for our basement bar, and the fiber optic concrete countertop Mike built is absolutely unreal. The glow at night is subtle and elegant, not gimmicky, and the finish quality is flawless. He explained the GFRC reinforcement, SureCrete sealing, and custom mix design in a way we could understand, and the final result exceeded every expectation. Hands down the best contractor we’ve worked with.”
Basement Bar, Mount Royal
FAQ on questions homeowners ask us
Do you pour concrete in my home? No. All of our countertops and integrated sinks are templated, cast, cured, polished, and sealed entirely in our shop. This ensures cleaner edges, controlled curing, better finishing quality, and zero mess in your home. Installation is done just like quartz or granite. What makes your concrete different from standard concrete shops? We use custom mix designs engineered for every project, following Jeff Girard’s GFRC methodologies from the Concrete Countertop Institute. Our mixes use Alberta aggregates, GFRC fibers, SureCrete polymers, and shrinkage-control chemistry for superior strength, color consistency, and polishing performance. Do you use SureCrete products? Yes. SureCrete is our preferred system for pigments, admixtures, polymers, and sealers. These products bond exceptionally well with our GFRC mixes and provide excellent stain resistance, clarity, and long-term durability. How much do concrete countertops cost? Pricing ranges from $135–$295+ per sq. ft. depending on finish level, polishing depth, edge design, reinforcement needs, artistic elements, recycled glass, inlays, or fiber optic features. Monolithic architectural pours can exceed this range depending on length and complexity. Do concrete countertops crack? Properly engineered GFRC reinforcement, accurate cabinet assessment, and controlled curing dramatically reduce the likelihood of structural cracking. Minor hairline micro-movement can occur naturally and is considered part of concrete’s authentic character. Are concrete countertops durable? Yes. With GFRC reinforcement and professional-grade SureCrete sealers, concrete is strong, heat-resistant, and ideal for real daily use. It performs extremely well in busy kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor environments. Will concrete stain? Modern sealers offer excellent protection. We use penetrating, hybrid, or polyurethane SureCrete sealers chosen specifically for how you cook, clean, and live. With proper care, staining is minimal. Can you add recycled glass, crystals, gemstones, or artistic inlays? Absolutely. We offer recycled glass, crushed mirror, gemstones, crystals, mother-of-pearl, fiber optics, and other artistic elements. These are placed intentionally and polished using clear matrix mixes for a clean, refined appearance. What finish options do you offer? Finishes include cream, salt-and-pepper, light exposure, medium exposure, high-polish, troweled textures, smooth modern finishes, and artistic surfaces with movement. Polished or exposed aggregate finishes require additional grinding and refinement. Do you build integrated concrete sinks? Yes. Integrated sinks are cast as part of the countertop using GFRC reinforcement. They are seamless, watertight, durable, and available in trough, ramp, basin, or custom shapes. Can concrete be used outdoors? Yes. Our outdoor countertops use freeze–thaw-resistant GFRC mixes, UV-stable pigments, and SureCrete outdoor-rated sealers. They perform extremely well on BBQ islands, patio kitchens, bars, and pergola spaces in Alberta’s climate. How long does the process take? Most projects take 3–5 weeks from templating to installation. Timelines vary based on complexity, finish type, and artistic details such as recycled glass or integrated sinks. What colors are available? Every color is custom created. We can match cabinetry, flooring, paint, or provide neutral, earth, charcoal, sand, or contemporary tones. SureCrete pigments offer exceptional consistency and UV stability. How heavy are concrete countertops? GFRC dramatically reduces weight compared to traditional concrete. Most tops weigh similarly to quartz and generally do not require structural modifications to cabinetry. What maintenance is required? Maintenance depends on the sealer chosen. Most surfaces only require mild cleaning and periodic resealing every few years, depending on use. We provide complete care instructions with every installation.
What happens next?
1) We reply within 1 business day
2) Quick 15-minute phone consultation
3) On-site visit + clear, itemized estimate
4) No pressure—you decide how to proceed
5) We respect your time and your home.