Diy Concrete Countertops In Place. Zcounterform is hard to beat when it comes to speed and convenience. If you have a large countertop area and you don't want any seams, then a diy poured in place concrete countertop is the way to go.
Concrete countertops are on-trend right now, for many people even replacing the granite that was Place your trowel into the concrete and swipe it so that there is a fairly even strip of concrete all across the edge of the trowel. DIY concrete countertops won't be as smooth as something you'd buy from a pro, but you'll save hundreds on materials and labor-concrete To prevent your countertops from cracking, place a steel mesh in the center of your countertop as you are pouring them. We decided to pour ours in four pieces, putting our seams in places that seemed natural like at corners (you don't want to carry anything too long because it will be crazy heavy and more likely to snap in the middle).
Concrete countertops are a hugely popular amongst homeowners looking for a sleek and contemporary look.
In this video, concrete pro Buddy Rhodes shows a better way to form and pour a countertop in place.
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