This guide will help you learn how to make concrete countertops and outline the tools and supplies needed.
Diy concrete countertops with glass.
This bright blue recycled glass countertop was made as a shipping and packaging table in our berkeley ca warehouse.
The high amount of recycled content qualifies this.
Concrete countertops can give the kitchen inside your home a distinctly industrial look or provide an outdoor kitchen with a slab that is both functional and durable.
The countertop contains 75lbs of recycled blue glass and 50lbs of surecrete s terrazzo mix the color is cheng s smartcolor indigo and the entire project is sealed with surecrete s pc 12 polyurea concrete sealer.
Seven steps to cast in place concrete countertops with glass embeds.
The countertop contains 75 pounds of recycled blue glass and 50 pounds of surecrete s terrazzo mix.
This glass offers beautiful colors that do not fade or need replacing.
Whether the glass is translucent or colored smooth or embedded with texture homeowners can combine glass countertops with other elements in the kitchen to make a big statement think lighting installed beneath the counter for a backlit feel or glass infused with bright color aqua turquoise and other shades of blue are popular shades for an added artistic touch.
Concrete is another material used in countertops and with concrete comes the flexibility to customize certain elements such as if you want to install glass in the surface of the concrete.
Glass of any color can be used with epoxy to create unusual and visually appealing countertops for your kitchen bar or bathroom.
Whether you choose to create a focal point in the kitchen with a crushed glass island or to dress up a renovated bathroom a broken glass epoxy countertop or diy terrazzo countertop is an option to consider.
Prepare your countertop mold and apply release agent to the forms.
When it comes to everlasting beauty we love recycled glass surfaces like these alpine white countertops by brooklyn based icestone shown in this kitchen by howells architecture design out of portland oregon.
Making your own diy concrete countertops may require some dedicated time but the result of your effort can be gratifying.
Howells architecture design.
Glass can be used for counter tops concrete diy projects glass aggregates.
The color is cheng s smartcolor indigo and the entire project is sealed with surecrete s pc 12 concrete sealer.