Diy Concrete Kitchen Benchtops
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Diy concrete kitchen benchtops. Concrete will pretty much last a lifetime and thanks to its low maintenance factor is fast becoming the choice for kitchen bench tops. It ll also see the most action so choosing the right benchtop for your kitchen and budget is an important decision explains bunnings kitchen designer ben carey. Lay three boards underneath the mold lengthwise each a bit longer than the actual mold. Concrete is a great modern and easy to work with material.
The versatility of concrete kitchen benches if you re looking for a kitchen bench top material that is both modern and easy to care for then concrete is well worth considering. Image courtesy of concretefx. Use a straight piece of lumber or melamine that is long enough to span the mold to screed the concrete. Measure the mold and cut a series of 2x4s for a support frame around it.
It doesn t move with moisture and it s solid enough for just about any application. Polished concrete s versatile in design terms and can be polished to a mirror like consistency. The concrete you ll be pouring is heavy about 10 to 15 pounds per square foot and you don t want the edges of the mold to bend with the weight. Work quickly to spread the mixture over your.
Mix up a small batch of feather finish around one cup and slowly add water while stirring until you have the. Make sure you fill any holes where the concrete might have been low and re screed it. To ensure its durability. 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.
Start on one side and push the screed back and forth along the sides till you go all the way across the mold for a level finish. Apply masking tape around your sink or remove.