Installing Concrete Countertops In Place

Place the countertop to install it.

Installing concrete countertops in place.

In this video buddy shows how to create a cast in place concrete countertop with a hard troweled finish. Concrete can be cast into any shape and pigmented stained or textured with all kinds of shades and finishes. Vibration helps to remove any air pockets in the concrete. If you re installing it over cabinets lift it up and lay it flat over the cabinets.

The cost of concrete countertops will depend on if you go the diy route or have them professionally installed either pre cast or poured in place and how much personalization you want. Start with a 4. Diy pour in place concrete countertops part 1. To prevent your countertops from cracking place a steel mesh in the center of your countertop as you are pouring them.

Then place the sink and any additional components on top if you re installing any. Cover the concrete with plastic without letting it touch the surface and allow it to cure in the forms for 10 days. I say after having poured them as long as you can lift a full five gallon bucket up to your head 15 20 times you are good to go or at least have someone handy who can. Place outdoor and standalone countertops on supports.

Take care to keep the room temperature even throughout the 10 days. The concrete slab will be heavy so ask a friend for help. If measuring the base cabinets add an extra 3 4 for an overhang. Buddy takes you from a to z.

Pour in place concrete countertops are absolutely a diy solution to countertops if you are on a budget or just love the versatile look of concrete. To determine the size of your countertop measure the base cabinets or your existing countertop. All of the products use. Shares its step by step process for installing diy concrete countertops.

Place the handheld power sander without sandpaper against the sides of the form to vibrate the concrete. Poured in place concrete countertops also called cast in place concrete countertops are built poured and finished right on top of the cabinets at the jobsite or in your kitchen. Our island countertop will be 3 x 4. The key to a great countertop is a well built mold to pour the concrete into.