This was an experiment to pour concrete over the top of existing countertops.
Pouring concrete over existing tile countertops.
The only good thing about the tile is that i can put hot things on it without having to think about it.
The edge of my tile has a little raised lip bull nose.
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.
When i was imagining new countertops for this kitchen it was clear to me that nothing would look as good as marble.
Such a good idea.
I see some challenges.
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And i love concrete countertops.
Modular granite sometimes called granite or stone overlay is a system of small thin slabs of stone designed for covering old countertops.
Spread slowly along the edges to cover the mesh.
Smooth the concrete between the cracks of the existing tile.
Way less of a hassle and easy enough that someone who doesn t know much about concrete laying ahem me can do it.
There are a couple cracks but all concrete cracks.
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.
But marble is soft and porous making it prone to scratches stains and chipping.
But this one i can.
Then i came across this epoxy coating that you pour right over the existing countertops.
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Set in fixtures such as.
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.
Protect your hands with rubber gloves and then begin applying the concrete to the counter by hand.
The existing tile countertops would be a nightmare to remove they have 1 thick 30 year old concrete as a bed thick porcelain tile.
Now we have done several concrete countertops before and have removed the old countertop and poured a whole new one.
So my concrete might have a little bit of a raised edge.