How To Make Concrete Countertop Forms. Trim to length with a standard razor knife. HOW TO FORM A CONCRETE COUNTERTOP Create a template by connecting strips of wood veneer.
Melamine is readily available at home centers and lumber. We also knew there were two ways to approach making concrete countertops. Mixing and Pouring the Concrete Make sure the mold is on a level surface that can accommodate the weight of the concrete.
Mix cement pigment VCAS The same mix you used to make your concrete countertop mix You want this to be a paste like the consistency of toothpaste Weigh out your pigment if you used it cement and VCAS in in similar proportions to your original mix.
Pour in place building forms directly on top of your cabinets or build your own forms separate from your cabinets and then transfer the concrete onto your cabinets like a normal countertop. These forms are usually used in conjuction with wood supports or Melamine supports. Concrete countertops are typically 1-12 to 2 inches thick. The concrete forms are made of 34 melamine boards.
