Diy Outdoor Concrete Countertops Poured In Place

Pour in place concrete countertops are absolutely a diy solution to countertops if you are on a budget or just love the versatile look of concrete.

Diy outdoor concrete countertops poured in place.

Our first outdoor concrete countertop project was at the barn. My not so square walls plus my not so perfectly straight cutting skills left me with. I am in the process of building my outdoor bbq island. To start the prep work i brought in a 1 2 inch piece of concrete.

Tape seams with duct tape. The key in mixing is to add a little water at a time until the mix is about the consistency of soft peanut butter. It can vary but we used about 3 quarts of water per bag. Construction and curing time of concrete countertop can take up to 30 days creating a challenging and lengthy home disruption.

Trowel finished poured in place countertops are not as smooth as pre cast without polishing. Cover the cabinets with concrete backerboard. Tools i used dur. Making pour in place countertops is often messy and equipment can damage flooring or other areas in the home.

This update includes great information on concrete counter tops and concrete forming. Prep work for diy pour in place concrete countertops 1.