Concrete looks nice on countertops and floors so this material is really the best option to go with if you are looking for a multi purpose material when building your home.
Can my floors handle concrete counters.
Concrete can be cast into any shape and pigmented stained or textured with all kinds of shades and finishes.
Not enough storage counter space and it looked tiny in our large kitchen.
Masking tape marks approximate location of 2x8 joists spaced 16 apart.
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If concrete becomes damaged it is not difficult to fix and reseal so this is truly the most cost effective material you can choose.
Can my floor support the weight of the counters.
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These diy concrete countertops using self leveling cement was a fairly simple process but time consuming.
The 2x8 s span 11 6.
I would also like to note that i purchased some of the supplies in this post from them as well with my own money.
While concrete is reputable for being durable it can also be a beautiful addition to your kitchen or outdoor patio.
The kitchen has a hardwood floor supported by 2x8 with 16 centering.
So i opted to build my own.
In the right house concrete countertops can improve the house s resale value since it is considered to be a premium material on par with quartz or natural stone counters.
It s applied straight on top of the laminate in troweled on layers.
Easy peasy diy concrete countertops over my laminate counters.
You can even embed tiles stones etc.
Here s a picture of my plan.
I did it all on my own while the kids were at school and hubby was at work so please excuse the lack luster photos.
From what i ve read a concrete skim coat would transform my laminate without having to remove or rebuild the counters.
2x4 cleats will be drilled into floor.
Cons if you are conditioned to think of concrete as a utilitarian building material used for slabs and foundations you might imagine that concrete countertops are cheap and easy to install.
Many months ago ahem maybe even a year ago we poured concrete countertops in the kitchen during our.
The 5 x3 15 sq ft quartz countertop weighs about 18 lbs sq ft.