Our island countertop will be 3 x 4.
Making a concrete kitchen benchtop.
Concrete studio has been making beautiful polished concrete benchtops in australia since 2012.
It doesn t move with moisture and it s solid e.
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.
This project is much more basic for those who may be interested in.
Polished concrete is becoming a much more popular kitchen benchtop choice these days.
There are several sites on the net with good instruction and lots of details including one here on instructables.
If measuring the base cabinets add an extra 3 4 for an overhang.
The key to a great countertop is a well built mold to pour the concrete into.
Take any excess concrete and use it to fill in any low spots.
Want to make your own custom sized countertop.
Work the edge back and forth along the top like you are leveling floor in a measuring cup to distribute the concrete evenly.
This will take off any extra concrete and make sure the top is level.
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.
You can use the edge of 2x4 or speciality concrete working tools.