I saw a bunch of videos on youtube on how to make a concrete countertop, so I figured I would make my own hearth slab. It worked out great, so I wanted to share with you guys.
I when to home depot and got a 3/4 inch sheet of melamine, a tube of caulk, 2 bags of concrete, concrete dye.
I used my tablesaw to cut a form (mold) from the melanine and used some glue and some drywall screws the hold it together.
You can make the exact size, shape, and thickness (mine was 1.5 inches) that you want.
Next, I mixed the concrete with a the powdered dye and then filled in the mold working outside (because it is messy)
I used a screed to level the concrete and my vibrating sander to vibrate the air bubbles out.
Let is dry for about 3 days, depending on thickness.
My slab was 3' X 3' and 1.5 thick and it probably weighted about 150LBS when done.
Any questions let me know.
I when to home depot and got a 3/4 inch sheet of melamine, a tube of caulk, 2 bags of concrete, concrete dye.
I used my tablesaw to cut a form (mold) from the melanine and used some glue and some drywall screws the hold it together.
You can make the exact size, shape, and thickness (mine was 1.5 inches) that you want.
Next, I mixed the concrete with a the powdered dye and then filled in the mold working outside (because it is messy)
I used a screed to level the concrete and my vibrating sander to vibrate the air bubbles out.
Let is dry for about 3 days, depending on thickness.
My slab was 3' X 3' and 1.5 thick and it probably weighted about 150LBS when done.
Any questions let me know.