How To Build Concrete Countertops In Place
With the liqui crete system this is used in place of metal wire that you ve probably seen being used in other types of diy concrete countertops.
How to build concrete countertops in place. Very fluid mixes that can be vibrated to reduce surface pinholes need to be used with this method. The final step is to add the fiberglass mesh. Start with a 4 x 6 piece of 1 thick melamine particleboard. You can pour them in place or pour separately and then set in place.
The key to a great countertop is a well built mold to pour the concrete into. There are pros and cons to both methods. Small screws are used to hold the forms in place. Cut the side pieces to the desired thickness of your countertop plus 3 4 on both ends and one of the sides to adjust for construction.
You cut them to the length of your counters mitering the corners at 45 degree angles. Creating one in place requires building a form directly on top of the cabinets or structure the countertop will be covering. I am in the process of building my outdoor bbq island. Cure the concrete countertop cover the concrete with plastic without letting it touch the surface and allow it to cure in the forms for 10 days.
4 cut the sides for your melamine choosing your desired thickness. This is a very in depth concrete. Place the handheld power sander without sandpaper against the sides of the form to vibrate the concrete. How to make concrete counters in this video diy pete will walk you through the process of building diy concrete counters.
Measure and mark the exact dimensions on the mold base then cut using a circular saw image 2. The pop a perfect slab forming method for concrete countertops if you want to pop a perfect slab the casting surface must be absolutely perfect because every little bump scratch or spot will show up in the cast concrete. You will need to duct tape the corners as well just to keep the concrete from seeping or opening the corners. I simply rolled it out and then cut it to size to fit just inside the forms.
This update includes great information on concrete counter tops and concrete forming. Tools i used dur. Set firmly on a pair of sawhorses. Diy concrete countertops to build your own concrete countertops you ll need to assemble the tools and materials for making your molds as well as for mixing setting and curing the concrete.
Attach fiberglass mesh to concrete board. For example if making a countertop that is 25x60 big cut a piece of melamine that is 26 1 2 x 61 1 2.