How To: Make Concrete Countertops for Your Kitchen

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Concrete is a striking and practical choice for countertops, and a handy DIYer can achieve quality results.

The brute strength of concrete has made it the go-to building material for a variety of such outdoor installations as driveways, walkways, and patios. But there are some who love concrete not only for its high durability and low maintenance, but also for its distinctive look. In fact, due in part to its affordability, concrete has become a popular countertop material in both kitchens and bathrooms.

Learning how to make concrete countertops is a straightforward project, but it requires preparation and timing. In most cases, the concrete countertop is poured outside, and when it cures, it’s carried indoors, flipped over (the bottom of the slab will eventually be the surface) and positioned in place. Since it’s a porous material, concrete then needs to be sealed before it’s food-safe.

What makes concrete an even more budget-friendly option is that it’s relatively simple to work with—in contrast to, say, natural stone. A proficient or even beginning do-it-yourselfer can make a concrete countertop, saving the costs associated with hiring a contractor to do it. If you think you’re up to the challenge, scroll down to read the details of the process. A concrete countertops DIY project can be both creative and rewarding.

DIY Concrete Countertops: Step by Step Instructions

While pouring a concrete countertop isn’t complex, a few rules apply. Have all the necessary materials and tools ready to go and within reach of where the pour will occur.

Once wet concrete begins to set, which can be within 30 minutes on a hot summer’s day, it becomes difficult to work with. By having everything within reach, you won’t have to go hunting for tools during the pouring process.

Materials and Tools

Most of the tools necessary to build the form for a DIY concrete countertop are just standard carpenter and DIY tools, and very few supplies are required. Concrete is heavy, however, so ensure the work area where you’re pouring it can safely carry the weight.

In most cases, the concrete form can be positioned either on a sturdy workbench or on two or more heavy-duty sawhorses with sturdy boards between them to hold the structure.