Glass Embedded Concrete Countertops. Simply press glass tiles down into the fresh concrete. There are two basic options for crushed glass countertops.
Rock solid and hard as granite or slate, concrete can be a better fit in contemporary kitchen designs than any of those natural stones since it exudes a modern industrial aesthetic. Conventional concrete aggregate consists of sand (fine aggregate) and various sizes and shapes of gravel or stones. Decorative aggregates, whether they are colored glass, crushed stone or other materials, can create interest and add pizzazz to a concrete countertop.
The glass chips used to make recycled glass countertops are embedded in one of two types of binders (cement or resin) which is then formed into the countertop slab.
The type of binding matrix used varies by brand with each having certain advantages and drawbacks.
Recycled glass countertops are available in tiles, concrete and resin, depending on the material that will best suit your kitchen area. Crushed glass set in acrylic gives the appearance of glass floating in liquid, while glass set in concrete gives a more artistic, mosaic-like look. Inserts are small stones, pieces of glass or other materials that are mixed throughout the concrete to add interest to a countertop (See How to Embed Glass in Concrete Countertops).