Trying our hand at diy ardex concrete counters young. Pouring diy concrete countertops can be really fun. Make a diagram of the countertops, noting the dimensions of each side and end. Now the diy concrete countertops will dry overnight and they will be ready for the sealer. We got this sanding block from z counterform and it has 3 different diamond sanders with velcro on the back printed with the grit. Today im bringing you along as i update my kitchen and paint my laminate countertops. It is the easiest and most affordable concrete countertop forming system on the market. May 15, 2015 perhaps you have seen or heard of diy feather finish concrete countertops. Futung cheng is a california architect and designer who has reinvented the kitchenbathroom countertop using the medium of concrete. Faux concrete countertops diy concrete counter painting countertops cheap countertops laminate countertops bathroom countertops countertop makeover diy kitchen 10x10 kitchen one of the first things that i knew i wanted to change when we decided on our first home were the countertops. Ive never done this before and i have little experience using concrete, but the result was amazing. The leaders in diy concrete countertops announce their new liquicrete system that guarantees easiest way to pour beautiful concrete countertops. The paint thinner will allow the dark stain the penetrate. Faux cement concrete painted countertops august 21 by daune weve almost finished the master bathroom redo.
The homeowner brought in a piece of backsplash and wanted to use concrete that complemented it. An electric sander makes some of the sanding work easier, but you can sand by hand if you dont have an electric sander. So far the three colors ive done have been black, grey, and brown and i have loved the results if you. I am so excited with how the faux marble countertops turned out while still staying on a budget. Three years later the appeal of feather finish concrete countertops is undeniable. Faux cement concrete painted countertops cottage in. Idk but i am notorious for watching diy shows on tv and getting super amped up about a project then attempting it and failing epically.
Diy faux concrete countertops sincerely, marie designs. How to make a diy concrete kitchen countertop tutorial. How to make faux marble countertops budgetfriendly home. How to create a faux marble countertop using concrete one of the most obvious places to get a major bangforyourbuck in a bathroom update is the countertop. I created a concrete countertop that impressed the next tenants enough they asked to purchase the property. Jan 29, 2020 the complete, stepbystep, fullcolour howto book of designing, forming, mixing, pouring and finishing concrete countertops by the undisputed master of the technique. This diy is the easiest and cheapest way to fake concrete. Today i am going to discuss our kitchen countertops in detail, as many of you have been very very curious about them from our kitchen reveal post, here perhaps you have seen or heard of diy feather finish concrete countertops.
How to apply a fauxconcrete countertop finish better. The edges and underneath the counters are so, so smooth since they were up against the forms. One of the most expensive parts of a makeover for a kitchen, bathroom or laundry room renovation is the countertops. This really thins out the stain, making it a buildable color. I used a foam brush and started off with a light coat.
This was a very easy and budget friendly way to refresh and update your kitchen. Concrete countertops pictures gallery the concrete network. A stepbystep tutorial concrete countertops are ontrend right now, for many people even replacing the granite that was the elite countertop material of choice for the last 1020 years. Concrete countertops are populartheyre durable, versatile and easy to clean, and they give off a chic industrial vibe. Starting at a corner of the countertop or a side, gently hammer your pry bar, drywall knife or scraper under the laminate of your countertop, then pop it up. How to give your kitchen a high end look with diy faux marble countertops. A refinishing kit brings faux concrete countertops easily within reach. The tops were pretty smooth thanks to all of the effort preston put in during the first 56 hours after pouring, but still got sanded down after the forms were snapped off. Now, dont get me wrong, they were really great countertopsstructurally sound, wellmaintained, and a great match to the cabinets and walls. Buy making concrete countertops schiffer book by buddy rhodes isbn.
More on the sealer in the next post completion photos posted here as well. Achieving this saves you a great deal of cash and at the same time keeps your kitchen looking gorgeous until you have enough. Apr 15, 2019 today im bringing you along as i update my kitchen and paint my laminate countertops. Give your kitchen countertops, tables, or office desk an elegant, and convincing marble look for a fraction of the cost of real marble. Concrete countertops are typically 112 to 2 inches thick. Materials needed for diy vanity with concrete overlay ardex feather finish or henrys feather finish this is the concrete product. Diy faux fake vinyl beigeblack marble 12 x 48 counter top 100% realistic marble effect. This technique helps cover burns and imperfections that are usually present on your functioning laminate countertops. May 23, 2016 how to create a faux marble countertop using concrete one of the most obvious places to get a major bangforyourbuck in a bathroom update is the countertop.
I hope you enjoyed this video about how to create a faux concrete countertop. The first layer is carefully pressed into place by hand, filling about onehalf of the form. Remodelaholic how to create faux reclaimed wood countertops. Now, he takes his concrete revolution one step further with this remarkable dvd book set. I have hated my maroon countertops since the day we moved in, but havent been able to afford to replace them.
The diy friendly, faux granite painting kit can make almost any surfacefrom plastic laminate and solid surface countertops to mantels and tabletopslook like granite. I was amazed at how easy it is to create a concrete counter top. Diy feather finish concrete countertops and how they. Start by cutting a mould out of melamine to the size of the slab you want. Diy concrete countertops wont be as smooth as something youd buy from a pro, but youll save hundreds on materials and laborconcrete countertops. Paint the cabinets and diy the countertops, of course. Even without the money, time, or motivation for a fullon kitchen renovation, there are several diy ways to.
If you want to color your countertops, you can add cement color mix according to the manufacturers instructions. This brilliant diy is the easiest way to fake concrete countertops. Aug 27, 2015 diy white concrete countertops august 27, 2015 155 comments ever since we came in contact with the pugmires concrete countertops in their kitchen, we have had it in the back of our minds for oursexcept in white to contrast our dark cabinets. After she found out that the concrete tops could be customized, she asked if some of the 12 square backsplash. She saw concrete interiors vision recycled glass countertops and fell in love with them. The 2 main things to think of here are thickness and over hang. After all the planning and forming, now it seems like you are getting somewhere.
Todays guest has a fabulous tutorial to show you how to create beautiful faux. Anybody can create faux finish kitchen countertops to look like a marble using your current laminate countertops as well as a faux painting procedure. Cheng takes you stepbystep through the process of making a concrete countertop from building the mold and mixing and pouring concrete to curing, grinding, polishing, and installing the countertop. A dream design on a dime faux granite better than the real. If youre interested in a product that is specifically meant for concrete countertops, cheng makes a complete line of sealer, wax, and care products for concrete countertops. For example, to estimate the mix needed for a countertop 4 feet long, 2 feet deep and 2 inches thick. But they are still a bit of a diy maverick and not much has been written about their durability, so theres a valid concern from anyone curious about giving these a shot. How to build a concrete countertop popular mechanics. Diy concrete countertops over laminate surfaces lovely. How to pour a simple concrete countertop howtos diy. Sherry shared this quick peek at our first coat in fridays post, and were back with the final results, the details of how we got there, and an inaction video to hopefully help explain the process were really happy with how they turned out. How to create a faux marble countertop using concrete. I am involved in making my first concrete countertop and this book is very. Diy custom white granite diy custom white granite diy custom white granite and a few close ups near the sink so you can check out the detail and edges diy white granite countertops we did decide to recaulk along our back splash after the epoxy fully dried to give it a nice clean line.
I removed the old countertops, replaced them with wood. To create a simple concrete countertop, diy experts show how to build the forms, prepare the concrete mix, pour the concrete and get it in shape to cure. With his first bestselling book, concrete countertops, designer futung cheng brought homeowners and contractors an affordable, attractive alternative to expensive granite, marble, and manmade countertops. Jan 23, 2018 i am about to embark on a kitchen remodel project and am contimplating concrete countertops. They turned out great and the process was really not too bad. Recently i came across this product on amazon contains affiliate link. Fake a marble countertop with this easy to follow diy marble counter tutorial. I did not know about feather weight concrete, it may not have existed. Learn how to form and pour beautiful castinplace decorative concrete countertops using the patented z counterform system. Trying our hand at diy ardex concrete counters young house love.
Make sure the mold is on a level surface that can accommodate the weight of the concrete. Continue doing this until your countertop is sans laminate and all you are left with is a piece of wood. Sherry shared this quick peek at our first coat in fridays post, and were back with the final results, the details of how we got there, and an inaction video to hopefully help explain the process. If you want to color your countertops, you can add cement color mix according to. Most of all, i love the industrial look the diy concrete countertops add to the kitchen and especially the variation and imperfections in. Try one of these diy countertops to transform yours on a tiny budget. Im taking a break from novel writing today to bring you the latest and greatest on those faux countertops. Instead of breaking our budget on the vanity in our powder room, we opted to do diy countertops. How to make a diy concrete kitchen countertop tutorial hometalk. Concrete countertops reinvents the countertop with a single material.
For the first time this secret technique is being shared with the world by concrete concrete. Dont worry about getting the whole surface covered on your first go, if you have a few areas that look thin, youll cover them with the second coat. My kitchen countertops are laminate with a faux marble pattern so all i would have to do is apply the super glaze which seems easy enough. Just some cleaning spray and paper towels should do the trick. Marble and granite countertops in kitchens and bathrooms are beautiful and highly soughtafter decorative home accents. Sep 09, 2016 how to give your kitchen a high end look with diy faux marble countertops. How to faux finish a concrete countertop to look like. Enter futung cheng, master of design and construction. Diy faux granite finish for kitchen countertops todays. Making concrete countertops schiffer book rhodes, buddy, andrews, susan on. Kitchen countertops remodeling this brilliant diy is the easiest way to fake concrete. Here at last is a complete, starttofinish book on creating concrete countertops. Design, forms, and finishes for the new kitchen and bath.
Come read about my experience using skim coat to update old laminate using a faux concrete countertop diy. How to apply a fauxconcrete countertop finish better homes. Here, thin applications of different coatings were layered directly over an existing laminate counter and within three days. This clever hack and tutorial uses featherfinish, a cementbased product to create the look of concrete countertops in your kitchen. Some of the biggest expenses in a kitchen remodel are countertops and cabinets.
Aug 21, 2011 diy stained brown paper floor awesomeness. Kitchen countertops diy concrete counters poured over laminate. You can use paint to create a faux marble or granite effect. However, this can also be an expensive upgrade, particularly if you love luxurious options such as carrera marble. However, they can be expensive, heavy and hard to install. But oftentimes they have to be custom built for the homemeaning costs climb fast. The complete, stepbystep, fullcolour howto book of designing, forming, mixing, pouring and finishing concrete countertops by the undisputed master of the technique. Concrete countertops for the kitchen instructables. The low odor, waterbased polymer resin is made from automotive grade polymers for added durability. Oct 14, 2019 concrete countertops are typically 112 to 2 inches thick. Although this method of building kitchen and bathroom countertops is currently very popular, not one book on the subject exists until now. This entry was posted in concrete countertop articles on 4142020. Work along with this instructional video on how to marble concrete like a pro.
This brilliant diy is the easiest way to fake concrete. Luckily, you dont have to swap out your laminate countertops to get a marble appearance. One of the first things that i knew i wanted to change when we decided on our first home were the countertops. Would you even believe me if i told you that i covered my countertops a giant faux marble sticker well. Jan 31, 2014 i removed the old countertops, replaced them with wood. Ready to get started on your own concrete kitchen countertop transformation.
If youre tired of your old plastic laminate kitchen countertops but dont want the expense of replacing them with stone, giani granite paint for countertops might be just the answer. Futung cheng is a california architect and designer who has reinvented the kitchenbathroom countertop using the. Aug 10, 2014 diy custom white granite diy custom white granite diy custom white granite and a few close ups near the sink so you can check out the detail and edges diy white granite countertops we did decide to recaulk along our back splash after the epoxy fully dried to give it a nice clean line. They seem to be the authority on diy poured concrete counters. Low prices across earths biggest selection of books, music, dvds, electronics. A dream design on a dime faux granite better than the. I mixed a tiny bit of the colors together, and added a good amount of paint thinner. Plus, concrete can be very difficult to work with, making it a rather tricky look to diybut not if you use this clever hack, featured on hometalk and created by homeowner libbie burling from wyoming, michigan. Z counterforms as seen on diy networks kitchen crashers clips from the diy network show kitchen crashers.
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