4 2 1 4 x 48 building the concrete mold.
Making a concrete table top.
Use 120 and the 220 grit sandpaper to remove extra paste and to give the table top a smooth finish.
We replaced the chairs a few years ago but it felt wasteful getting rid of the table.
If you want to make things even easier use pre cut lumber for the top.
Concrete table top with sewing machine legs.
Determine the size of table you d like to make.
Here s how we created the concrete table top.
4 bags of concrete see my experiment below under pouring the concrete cut list.
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.
The buffet table i made is 17 wide by 52 long by 1 5 thick.
In this video i will show you the quickest and easiest way to make a concrete counter top usin.
Cut the bottom of the mold out of melamine using a circular saw.
1 4 4 piece of melamine.
We just had to make one seeing that we have an old sewing machine leg just lying around begging to be used.
This piece should be the exact width and length you d like the concrete table to be.
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.
Remove the form from the concrete table top.
You ll need about 50 lbs.
With the exception of a cracked top and needing a new coat of paint it s still a great table.
Ask for one at a local concrete products dealer do an online search for concrete countertop mix.
If the frame is stuck to the concrete slip a plastic putty knife between the concrete and the frame to gently pry them apart.
Follow along as she shows us step by step how she created the concrete table.
And you ll only have a few cuts to make and fasteners to set before you have.
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.
Choosing a mix for this concrete coffee table you can diy.
A level work table will make sure your concrete table is an even thickness throughout.
Here is a diagram showing how i made the mold.
This will prevent marring the concrete surface.
How to make a concrete table 1.
This concrete table top replaces an easily scratched top of an otherwise lovely and useful dining room table.
Of mix to make the 17 in.
The best concrete mix for this project is a countertop mix which pros use to cast concrete countertops.