Diy Cement Top Coffee Table
How to make a concrete counter top using rapid set mortar mix.
Diy cement top coffee table. At 2 inches thick this table is going to be around 260 pounds. The concrete does weigh about 12 to 15 pounds per square foot so it is heavy and comparable in weight to granite. Concrete looks great is affordable and is built to last both indoors and out. Can be bought here.
Diy concrete tabletop this diy table comes together with a custom wood base and concrete top. Use 120 and the 220 grit sandpaper to remove extra paste and to give the table top a smooth finish. Plans for the build ava. Diy concrete coffee table for the patio.
Learn from my mistakes so that you can save time. In this video i will show you the quickest and easiest way to make a concrete counter top using rapid set mortar mix flow control. The weight does hold it in place but. Set the concrete piece onto your base.
If needed feel free to run a thick bead of 100 silicon caulk around the top of base so the concrete piece doesn t shift. On a buffet table you could go with or without. Hey guys and gals. Concrete may not be the most used medium in the craft world but it can help in your creation of unique pieces like a chic coffee table for your family room.
I have a video and tutorial showing how i made a similar coffee table using ana s plans here. Since i love the look of concrete i created a simple and sturdy wood base out of cedar wood and then created a concrete top. I d recommend using caulk on a coffee table because your feet pushing against it will shift the concrete. Attach the base to the concrete top.
There are a few different methods you can use to attach the concrete to your table. See the lessons i learned while working with concrete for the first time. And vibrate more that saves you from a. So i was in need of a coffee table for the patio and here is what i came up with.
Concrete weighs about 17 lbs sq foot at 1 1 2 inches and 22 5 lbs sq foot at 2 inches thick.