These tiny holes in the concrete surface are formed by air bubbles trapped in the concrete.
Making slurry for concrete countertop.
The mix design allows for the ability to match or provide a contrast color thru the use of surecrete s color packs.
I call it grout many people call it slurry and buddy rhodes calls it paste and is a master of manipulating it into works of art.
The countertop should be damp with water before applying slurry.
The quest for a pinhole free concrete countertop surface.
Concrete countertops are all the rage these days so i thought i d create a tutorial to document how to make concrete countertops.
Concrete slurry is a.
The first made with the same quikrete 5000.
White cement slurry fill mix for countertops.
We did two slurry passes.
Is designed to be used as filler for voids in pre cast concrete and concrete countertop pieces.
The ideal texture of concrete slurry is thick and pasty with a consistency similar to tempera paint.
I was a senior in college at the university of nebraska lincoln in 2007 when i was introduced to concrete counters for the first time.
There are several acceptable materials for building the form but we chose cheap and easily obtainable melamine coated particle board.
Before mixing the acrylic slurry polish the countertop to the desired depth.
But more on that later grout recipe.
The ratio for a basic concrete slurry mix is 1 or 2 parts portland cement to 1 part water.
If the slurry is too runny or too thick it will not adequately adhere to the concrete surface and will prevent bonding between the concrete layers.
How to make concrete countertops.
A minimum of 400 grit finished surface is recommended before slurrying.
Concrete countertop slurry quickly fills holes voids and veins.
Check out the polishing concrete guide for more information.
The basics for making a concrete countertop are simply building your mold pouring and finishing the concrete.