Many people equate concrete with sturdy surfaces that are used for outdoor walkways. What isn’t commonly known is that concrete is easy to modify in color and texture, which makes it a suitable indoor surface. Due to the visual variation that its initial liquid state can portray, concrete can end up being one of the most dynamic solid surfaces in your home. The properties of granite can basically be applied to concrete: it’s about 1 ½” thick, must be installed by a professional, and can take heat and stains well. However, concrete does have visible seams and is very porous. Regular treatments to the concrete surface are required to maintain its life.