The mining industry spans the globe, as do alumni of the University of Arizona mining and geological engineering program. Many got their feet wet working as interns for Arizona-based mining companies like Freeport-McMoRan.
Weight A 1 Â½ inch thick countertop made of standard concrete has an approximate weight of 18.75 pounds per square foot. (Granite is approximately 18 pounds per square foot.) Standard cabinetry will typically support this weight because itâs distributed over a large area.
Most concrete countertops are custom made from scratch and can cost anywhere from $45 â $225 per square foot. Factors that affect the price of concrete countertops are the details including, inlays, custom accents, decorative edges, surface finish, colors, and level of detail and experience on the installerâs side.