Outdoor Diy Concrete Countertops

I am in the process of building my outdoor bbq island.

Outdoor diy concrete countertops.

Concrete is an increasingly popular choice for countertops inside and outside of homes particularly with folks in search of a contemporary look or a do it yourself home improvement project. This involved constructing bases of steel studs hardipanel synthetic stucco and poured concrete countertops that would hold a natural gas grill and provide storage and space for food layout. With a little planning a few basic materials and a bit of elbow grease you can create beautiful homemade concrete countertops for a fraction of the cost of what the pros charge. Diy outdoor living completed outdoor kitchen project.

Making your own diy concrete countertops may require some dedicated time but the result of your effort can be gratifying. Homemade concrete countertops the method. To determine the size of your countertop measure the base cabinets or your existing countertop. Making your own countertops is very rewarding.

Outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops. The key to a great countertop is a well built mold to pour the concrete into. Here is a look at how we made ours and how you can as well. Start with a 4.

If measuring the base cabinets add an extra 3 4 for an overhang. Diy pros show how to finish a concrete countertop for a bathroom vanity including de forming polishing and installation. These concrete countertops are made using quikrete 5000 which is a pre mixed bag of concrete you can find at many stores in the united states for around 6 per bag. Concrete countertops can give the kitchen inside your home a distinctly industrial look or provide an outdoor kitchen with a slab that is both functional and durable.

The total cost of the concrete counters was about 197 not including tools. Tools i used dur. Concrete countertop for a workbench a blue tinted concrete countertop completes a workbench made from recycled lumber. My project involved creating an outdoor cooking area.

While it is possible to make your own concrete countertops for your outdoor kitchen we highly recommend finding an experienced installer if you choose. Our island countertop will be 3 x 4.