To get started you will need a few supplies.
Diy round concrete table top.
Sarah is working on a dedicated post on how she made the concrete table top but in the meantime my friend diy pete has a thorough and informative video tutorial on how to make a concrete table top here.
1 4 4 piece of melamine.
The best concrete mix for this project is a countertop mix which pros use to cast concrete countertops.
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.
Once you ve finished leveling out the concrete lift your work table slightly up and down to vibrate the concrete.
4 8 sheet of melamine.
Vibrate the concrete smooth with trowel.
4 bags of concrete see my experiment below under pouring the concrete cut list.
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.
This concrete table top will be super heavy over 400 pounds so be sure to recruit some help with lifting the table top onto the base.
You can always shim if needed.
You ll need about 50 lbs.
Choosing a mix for this concrete coffee table you can diy.
Read on to find out how this.
We came up with a concrete table top on a metal base that suits both the home and the budget.
4 2 1 4 x 48.
Check that your work table is still level.
Follow along as she shows us step by step how she created the concrete table.
Ask for one at a local concrete products dealer do an online search for concrete countertop mix.
Round over the edges as well.
Here s are the general steps we took to make a diy round concrete patio table.
This concrete table top project is part of our cement diy challenge series here on the home depot blog.
Attach the concrete top to the table base.
Courtney west courtney is an alabama native who lives with her husband justin and three children.
This concrete table top replaces an easily scratched top of an otherwise lovely and useful dining room table.
Diy round concrete table top materials.
A level work table will make sure your concrete table is an even thickness throughout.
Find a metal base designed to hold up a heavy tabletop.
Check out this diy concrete tabletop tutorial.
Make a round concrete disc to fit the base.