Poured Concrete Kitchen Countertops

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.

Poured concrete kitchen countertops.

To determine the size of your countertop measure the base cabinets or your existing countertop. A tiny kitchen gets a big dose of practical function with concrete countertops. The key to a great countertop is a well built mold to pour the concrete into. Once again the idea that concrete is used for sidewalks and patios thus it must be inexpensive is false.

Concrete countertops can be created in place in your kitchen but they are usually cast separately and then installed. You can even embed tiles stones etc. Start to mix the concrete with water alternating the mix and water until all of the mix has been added. Instead of casting the counters in place thibaut and thewood a design firm based in paris france poured and set the concrete in molds before installing.

The concrete is poured into the mold and is troweled smooth and left to cure for up to a month. The final step is polishing the concrete to a shine. Start with a 4. Our island countertop will be 3 x 4.

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. How we made our diy poured concrete countertops. If measuring the base cabinets add an extra 3 4 for an overhang.

Before mixing the concrete put on safety glasses a dust mask and old or protective clothing. Concrete counters marry functionality and beauty plus they are inherently durable and easy to clean and maintain. A mold for your counters is created including all cut outs and built ins 1. 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.

Concrete countertops offer a completely customizable handcrafted surface popular in kitchens bathrooms and outdoor entertaining areas as well as in restaurants and bars. Concrete counters are expensive too. We ve had a ton of questions on any of our kitchen and bathroom videos about how we made our diy poured concrete countertops. Another common countertop material is quartz.

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.