Shellcrete outdoor kitchens
Durable and low-maintenance, Shellcrete stands up to the spills, heat and traffic an outdoor kitchen puts on a floor.
- Sealed against spills and staining
- Continuous with the surrounding deck
- Handles heat and heavy foot traffic
Code & climate notes
Heat, oil and standing water
An outdoor kitchen puts three things on a floor that a patio does not: grease, dropped ice and the radiant heat of a grill. Oil is the one that stains permanently if it reaches an unsealed surface, so counters and the floor immediately around the cooking run get the same sealing schedule as a pool deck and want wiping rather than leaving.
Counter slabs are a structural question as well as a finish. An overhang needs support designed for it — a cantilevered slab edge is doing real work, and how far it can reach depends on thickness and what is under it.