The key to a great countertop is a well built mold to pour the concrete into.
Making a concrete kitchen benchtop.
It doesn t move with moisture and it s solid e.
Our island countertop will be 3 x 4.
You can use the edge of 2x4 or speciality concrete working tools.
To determine the size of your countertop measure the base cabinets or your existing countertop.
Concrete is a great modern and easy to work with material.
Start with a 4.
Work the edge back and forth along the top like you are leveling floor in a measuring cup to distribute the concrete evenly.
If measuring the base cabinets add an extra 3 4 for an overhang.
Take any excess concrete and use it to fill in any low spots.
This will take off any extra concrete and make sure the top is level.
Concrete studio has been making beautiful polished concrete benchtops in australia since 2012.
This project is much more basic for those who may be interested in.
Want to make your own custom sized countertop.
Polished concrete is becoming a much more popular kitchen benchtop choice these days.
It can be made and finished in many different ways both to mimic classic stone style granite and marble benches or more often in bolder more stark forms to proudly show off the concrete itself.