Backsplashes and Countertops

Formed and finished with off-the-shelf materials, a vanity top takes shape upside downby Jeremy French, Matt Kabat

A primer on building three-part forms for custom installationsby Jeremy French, Matt Kabat

Once the pour cures, a surgical hand protects the unfinished surfaceby Jeremy French, Matt Kabat

Healthful, light-filled, and energy-efficient, this home reaches back to its California past and toward a sustainable futureby David Arkin

A bright new kitchen blooms from an inspired mix of light, space, and materialsby Rick Proppe

Designer Fu-Tung Cheng illustrates the aesthetic potential of concreteby Fu-Tung Cheng

Small stains in concrete countertops and walls can be removed using this simple technique from Fu-Tung Cheng's book, Concrete at Home.by Fu-Tung Cheng

An architect adds a new first floor under his house to gain space and better views of Puget Soundby Frank Karreman

by Fu-Tung Cheng

A carefully constructed mold is the key to creating a beautiful kitchen counter from everyday materialsby Fu-Tung Cheng, Eric Olsen

The perfect marriage of cost, aesthetics and performance is what suits your lifestyle and budget bestby Scott Gibson

Getting a durable kitchen work surface starts with careful form work and the right concreteby Rex Alexander

Start with a sturdy wood underlayment, and plan the layout to get cut tiles in the backby Dennis Hourany

Solid, durable and attractive, an uncommon countertop can be cast from common materialsby Thomas Hughes