Cut one piece of melamine the same size as the finished countertop.
Diy network concrete countertops over laminate.
You read that correct.
Where have you been my lifelong relationship with laminate countertops is finally over.
The key to a great countertop is a well built mold to pour the concrete into.
Use the tools to spread a thin layer of concrete over the top of your countertop.
It does kind of feel like you are icing a cake but it also reminded me of using spackle to patch a hole in a wall you use the same type of motion.
To determine the size of your countertop measure the base cabinets or your existing countertop.
I ve seen the diy concrete counter tops where you literally frame out your counter and pour concrete but i.
We got all sorts of crazy and decided to pour concrete right over the laminate counters in our kitchen.
Our island countertop will be 3 x 4.
If measuring the base cabinets add an extra 3 4 for an overhang.
I m going to share how we did it with you the good and the bad because i want you to be able to learn from our mistakes.
On the table saw rip four.
Recycled paper counters and glass tile backsplash help a kitchen go green.
For better or for worse many rentals in my adult life continued my kitchen kinship with laminate.
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.
Start with a 4.
Has smooth surfaces that don t imprint on the finished concrete and won t de laminate.