Lay three boards underneath the mold lengthwise each a bit longer than the actual mold.
Pouring a concrete benchtop.
Measure the mold and cut a series of 2x4s for a support frame around it.
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.
Cover the concrete with plastic without letting it touch the surface and allow it to cure in the.
Polished concrete is becoming a much more popular kitchen benchtop choice these days.
Step 6 cure the concrete countertop.
This instructable shows how to build a simple concrete countertop.
Add more concrete if necessary to reach the top of the form.
In this video i will show you the quickest and easiest way to make a concrete counter top usin.
There are several sites on the net with good instruction and lots of details including one here on instructables.
Carefully pour the concrete into the form image 1.
Use a float to smooth out the surface and push the concrete to the sides of the form image 2.
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.
How to make a concrete counter top using rapid set mortar mix.
This project is much more basic for those who may be interested in.