Counterpart, LLC

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Dave began his career after graduating with honors from the NCSU School of Design in 1990 with a degree in Industrial Design. From there, he quickly went on to form his own company, Point Concepts Designs, Inc. with his friend Dan Schwab. After 14 years of running this successful exhibit design company with his partner, Dave felt a need to fulfill some personal goals of his own and sold his share in the company. Dave went on to receive his General Contractors’ License, and began renovating properties. In his search for a material that offered more options and benefits, he stumbled upon concrete and was stunned: concrete is among the most versatile, lasting and environmentally–friendly materials available. Through that process, Dave became acutely aware of the need for fresh, new choices in countertop surfaces that provided an architectural element. Finding his calling, Dave was trained at the Concrete Countertop Institute of Raleigh and is a member of Concrete Connections and the Concrete Network.

Concrete can also be used in vertical applications such as backsplashes, shower surrounds, tile, wall panels, furniture bases and more. Generally, the concrete is 3/4" thick for these applications. Integral vessel sinks are also possible. Concrete countertops can be used both indoors and outdoors. Q: Will my concrete countertop or other concrete applications change as they age? A: Depending on what sealer is used will determine how the concrete will "patina" over time. Q: I’d like a unique, custom–designed concrete design, but don’t know exactly what I want. What should I do? A: Counterpart, LLC offers consultation services and presents creative options for all customers. Our creative professionals will take your needs, personality and vision into account to help you design the perfect concrete fixture for any application. Q: What are the disadvantages of concrete compared to other countertop material choices? A: The disadvantages of concrete are limited. Staining can occur if a substance is not wiped up quickly.

Counterpart, LLC of Raleigh, North Carolina is your source for custom–made concrete products for any of your countertops, backsplashes, fireplace mantle and surrounds, integral and vessel sinks, showers and other horizontal applications. If you can dream it up, Counterpart, LLC can make it happen using the latest concrete materials and creative methods. With extensive experience, a true passion for quality products and a friendly artisan approach, Counterpart, LLC will design, create and install custom concrete solutions to meet your project’s needs. Concrete has many characteristics that make it a great alternative to traditional surface and fixture materials. Even though each piece is handcrafted and unique, they come at prices competitive or comparable to other standard countertop materials–even high–end granite. The many choices in designing custom concrete products–color, texture, embedded items, shape, size and function–present limitless possibilities. Each piece crafted by Counterpart, LLC’s team has one–of–a–kind features that add unique personality and architectural elements to any environment.

Counterpart, LLC utilizes concrete–one of the most customizable and durable materials available–to provide custom, creative and green solutions for your home or business. Concrete adds an architectural element and offers many other benefits, making it a refreshing alternative to traditional materials. From concrete countertops to concrete furniture, Counterparts LLC collaborates with homeowners and contractors to design the perfect applications that compliment any project. David Banko, the founder and owner of Counterpart, LLC, loves discovering more and more about creative concrete uses, choices and possibilities; this curiosity and careful exploration leads to beautiful designs for his clients.

Your business is one–of–a–kind and elements of its atmosphere should reflect that. Concrete applications are durable, and offer more custom options than other materials do (in terms of limitations like size, shape and other features). Common commercial applications include service, reception, and bar tops, benches, floor tile, wall tile, restaurant kitchens, architectural elements such as wall caps, stair treads and more. We also offer special features like embedded items or fiber optics. Not only stylish, these concrete products are designed with function in mind to meet your needs.

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