Welcome to Coonce Concrete Designs
The Coonce Profile
Our owner, Mel Coonce has been in the concrete construction business since he was old enough to work. He started as a laborer for a commercial concrete contractor and worked his way up to running the day-to-day operations of one of the largest concrete contractors in Missouri.
Along the way he became familiar with the decorative concrete trade, in the form of concrete countertops. He fell in love with the concept of taking a product that he had been working with since he was a kid and applying it to the interior of the home.
The most critical thing we have learned about using concrete for countertops is the Mix Design. If you don't use a proven concrete countertop mix then no matter how beautiful the piece is it will fail due to shrinkage and cracking. Mel figured out quickly that the mix used to pour your driveway was not the mix to use in the home. We have solved that problem by using the Buddy Rhodes Concrete Countertop product line, exclusively. Mel has been trained by Buddy Rhodes personnel in the areas of product use and design of concrete countertops. He is also an active member of the Concrete Countertop Institute in promoting the use of concrete in the home.
Coonce Concrete Designs believes that the choices we make for the spaces we live in are essential to our well being. A countertop can become a distinctive experience when clad in concrete that evokes the tactility of honed earth. Our goal is not only to create beautiful concrete countertops, but to transform living spaces and bring richness to your home or business.
Additionally, we aim to make our business and manufacturing practices reflect our philosophy of responsibility and sustainability. Whether a countertop or fireplace mantel, each concrete piece is cast and finished by a true craftsman. Whatever the scale of your project is, our dedicated team will ensure that your order is managed smoothly and efficiently.
