Poured Concrete Kitchen Countertops

Concrete counters are expensive too.

Poured concrete kitchen countertops.

Concrete countertops can be created in place in your kitchen but they are usually cast separately and then installed. Start with a 4. The key to a great countertop is a well built mold to pour the concrete into. You can even embed tiles stones etc.

Before mixing the concrete put on safety glasses a dust mask and old or protective clothing. 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. Furthermore concrete can be made to resemble any surface material including granite. The mixing process gets really dusty and assemble the bucket concrete water pigments and mixer.

In addition to the colors concrete can be poured seamlessly whereas granite may need to be installed in multiple pieces giving you seams across your counters. If measuring the base cabinets add an extra 3 4 for an overhang. How we made our diy poured concrete countertops. A tiny kitchen gets a big dose of practical function with concrete countertops.

The concrete is poured into the mold and is troweled smooth and left to cure for up to a month. Concrete is a high end material when used in kitchen countertops and fabricating them requires the skill and experience of trained technicians. Concrete can be cast into any shape and pigmented stained or textured with all kinds of shades and finishes. Another common countertop material is quartz.

To determine the size of your countertop measure the base cabinets or your existing countertop. 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. We ve had a ton of questions on any of our kitchen and bathroom videos about how we made our diy poured concrete countertops. Concrete counters marry functionality and beauty plus they are inherently durable and easy to clean and maintain.

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. A mold for your counters is created including all cut outs and built ins 1. Once again the idea that concrete is used for sidewalks and patios thus it must be inexpensive is false. Start to mix the concrete with water alternating the mix and water until all of the mix has been added.

Our island countertop will be 3 x 4. The final step is polishing the concrete to a shine.