The best concrete mix for this project is a countertop mix which pros use to cast concrete countertops.
Making a concrete table top.
You ll need about 50 lbs.
Follow along as she shows us step by step how she created the concrete table.
Determine the size of table you d like to make.
This piece should be the exact width and length you d like the concrete table to be.
Choosing a mix for this concrete coffee table you can diy.
And you ll only have a few cuts to make and fasteners to set before you have.
Remove the form from the concrete table top.
If the frame is stuck to the concrete slip a plastic putty knife between the concrete and the frame to gently pry them apart.
If you want to make things even easier use pre cut lumber for the top.
Concrete table top with sewing machine legs.
Use 120 and the 220 grit sandpaper to remove extra paste and to give the table top a smooth finish.
To build a wood and iron pipe diy table simply screw together a frame and use the flanges to attach to a wood laminate or door slab top.
Cut the bottom of the mold out of melamine using a circular saw.
1 4 4 piece of melamine.
How to make a concrete table 1.
Pair it with a simple diy wood table top and you re set.
In this video i will show you the quickest and easiest way to make a concrete counter top usin.
Here is a diagram showing how i made the mold.
4 bags of concrete see my experiment below under pouring the concrete cut list.
Designer andrea crawford of couture house interiors decided to create this concrete table top because she needed a table top that was durable and the fact that it s a bit chic makes it all the better.
Ask for one at a local concrete products dealer do an online search for concrete countertop mix.
So as i m sure you have seen plenty of rectangle or square concrete table top tutorials you just have to build a square frame out of the melamine.
4 2 1 4 x 48 building the concrete mold.
The buffet table i made is 17 wide by 52 long by 1 5 thick.
This concrete table top replaces an easily scratched top of an otherwise lovely and useful dining room table.
Here s how we created the concrete table top.
Of mix to make the 17 in.
With the exception of a cracked top and needing a new coat of paint it s still a great table.
A level work table will make sure your concrete table is an even thickness throughout.
This will prevent marring the concrete surface.
Instead of scrapping it we decided to remove the glass top and make an entirely new concrete table top.
Pry the long ends of the frame off by using the short ends of the frame for leverage rather than the concrete.
