I hated the bump dingy white tile the wide grout lines and the busy look of the grout as well as the impossibility of even just wiping crumbs off.
Pouring concrete over existing tile countertops.
Apply only a thin layer at first just enough to fill in between the tiles.
Modular granite sometimes called granite or stone overlay is a system of small thin slabs of stone designed for covering old countertops.
The existing tile countertops would be a nightmare to remove they have 1 thick 30 year old concrete as a bed thick porcelain tile.
When i was imagining new countertops for this kitchen it was clear to me that nothing would look as good as marble.
Learn how to make old counter tops new again step by step free training.
The only good thing about the tile is that i can put hot things on it without having to think about it.
Now we have done several concrete countertops before and have removed the old countertop and poured a whole new one.
Protect your hands with rubber gloves and then begin applying the concrete to the counter by hand.
But marble is soft and porous making it prone to scratches stains and chipping.
Such a good idea.
Set in fixtures such as.
The edge of my tile has a little raised lip bull nose.
But this one i can.
I ve seen the diy concrete counter tops where you literally frame out your counter and pour concrete but i ve never heard of painting concrete on top of your existing counters.
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So my concrete might have a little bit of a raised edge.
This video is teaches how to use stone coat countertop epoxy over old tile counters.
Concrete countertops are often the domain of professionals but you can create a concrete overlay on an existing tiled countertop with a few humble supplies and materials.
Spread slowly along the edges to cover the mesh.
And i must say it has worked out so far.
Instead of standard 12 inch square stone tiles and their numerous grout joints modular pieces cover the entire front to back distance counter edge to backsplash of the countertop.
I see some challenges.
This was an experiment to pour concrete over the top of existing countertops.
Then i came across this epoxy coating that you pour right over the existing countertops.
Smooth the concrete between the cracks of the existing tile.