Need some countertop advice

[GPTconstruction]

Re: Need some countertop advice

no pics of the process but I have pics of different colored tops at:
concrete countertops
and the build process at:
Masonry Contractor - Outdoor Kitchen Design, Fireplace Design, Fire Pit Design

[GPTconstruction]

Pizza Oven Pics www.gptconstruction.com

[1willisrobbins]

Re: Need some countertop advice

deejayoh

How did it go? Pouring is probably the hardest part. Curing is the second hardest part. be sure to mist them twice a day with a spray bottle for at least 7 days. You can uncast them after 3-4 days to access as much concrete as possible for misting. The misting will help the concrete cure evenly. If you leave any part of the counter dry it will cure faster than the damp parts and you can get cupping and bending of the slab. Hope it went well. post a pic or two if you can ;-)

[willmars]

Re: Need some countertop advice

I used porcelain tile with epoxy grout for my hearth. Looks and works fantastic! And it was dirt-cheap!

i also likes procelain tiles but never used it with epoxy grout

[deejayoh]

Re: Need some countertop advice

Thought I should circle back here with some shots of the process/finished product
Forms ready to go

Packing the forms

Everything poured

Forms off, hard troweled finish

[deejayoh]

Re: Need some countertop advice

Polishing process
100 grit

400 grit (I think)

Finished Polishing- 1500 grit

[deejayoh]

Re: Need some countertop advice

Finally the staining
First coat

3 coats + sealer

BBQ installed

[UtahBeehiver]

Re: Need some countertop advice

DJ,

Nice sequence of the counter top process and the end product is quite nice. I am at a standstill right now, have about an inch of snow on my oven. Moving on to indoor projects.

[1willisrobbins]

Re: Need some countertop advice

looks super sharp...did you use the blue bag from Quickrete?

[deejayoh]

Re: Need some countertop advice

Yes, I used the countertop mix in the blue bags. I found I had to add more water than called for on the bag in order to get it to mix in the mixer