[Wrecked944]

Does anyone know what the differences are between various cement products? I understand, for instance, that a fair number of home builders are making kitchen countertops out of cement these days. I also understand that there is a product available to side one's house made from cement. I always assumed cement was cement. But clearly I am wrong. So, for instance, if I were going to replace my kitchen counter with cement, could I do it myself and what type of cement product would be hard enough to withstand rough use? Is there stuff you can beat on with a hammer that won't chip or dent? Can you make a work bench top out of cement?