Concrete countertops have been described as one of the best materials to have in kitchen sink areas. According to the Concrete Network, the substance can be cast into a variety of shapes and sizes for those with different needs. The website noted that concrete can include custom-edge details, inserts and inlays and their appearance only improves with age.Other advantages touted by the portal consist of its stain-resistant nature and its ability to withstand high levels of heat, provided individuals keep the worktop well sealed. Homeowners were also advised that countertops using this material are sustainable, with very little impact on the environment. Concrete countertops [benefits] outweigh every other countertop material, it added, including tile, granite and engineered quartz. However, industry specialist Peter Hibbert is an advocate of quartz, the National Post recently reported. He said that it is not porous and requires very little maintenance, without the need for sealer.