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