Making A Concrete Benchtop

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Making a concrete benchtop.

This instructable shows how to build a simple concrete countertop. How to make concrete counters in this video diy pete will walk you through the process of building diy concrete counters. There are several sites on the net with good instruction and lots of details including one here on instructables. It can be made and finished in many different ways both to mimic classic stone style granite and marble benches or more often in bolder more stark forms to proudly show off the concrete itself.

After all concrete is made up of the same material found in sidewalks. I have worked with concrete commercials as a builder and wanted to see how making a bench top may differ from using a knock down mold to form the shape more share your story. The strength of the cement and sand mix alone has some hailing it as a rock solid we had to design choice. The vibrations will help bring air bubbles in the concrete up to the surface.

Smooth the concrete surface with a hand trowel. How to make a concrete counter top using rapid set mortar mix. Polished concrete is becoming a much more popular kitchen benchtop choice these days. Simple budget friendly option to save money on a remodel that even you can do it.

Does the thought of a hairline fracture make you cringe. This is a very in depth concrete. This project is much more basic for those who may be interested in. Easy diy concrete countertop tutorial that even dummies can understand.

Step by step instructions on how to cast and polish concrete countertops from tyler lucas of touchstone concrete designs formerly maxex design. The level of concrete will drop slightly in the mold as it settles.