Used 2 part epoxy to sealed.
Black concrete countertops diy.
I love its look and how hard wearing the stone is.
I am pretty sure when we do the bigger kitchen reno in a year or two that we ll want to do soapstone for the main countertops.
This is a very in depth concrete.
Our little kitchen as it s currently laid out is a little dark though so i thought i would try dark counters now to make sure that.
To determine the size of your countertop measure the base cabinets or your existing countertop.
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.
The aim of this diy concrete countertop guide is to provide you with a solid foundation in concrete countertops and to help you navigate through the most common problems you may face along the way.
I hope you are as inspired as i am in turning such an industrial material like concrete into something beautiful for your kitchen bathroom or any countertop project.
Simple budget friendly option to save money on a remodel that even you can do it.
If measuring the base cabinets add an extra 3 4 for an overhang.
Start with a 4.
For staining the concrete was misted with water and then the black stain was misted with a spray bottle onto the damp concrete in a random pattern.
Place the handheld power sander without sandpaper against the sides of the form to vibrate the concrete.
Finally it was sealed with several coats of siacryl 14.
The key to a great countertop is a well built mold to pour the concrete into.
Easy diy concrete countertop tutorial that even dummies can understand.
Our island countertop will be 3 x 4.