Pouring Concrete Over Existing Tile Countertops

Now we have done several concrete countertops before and have removed the old countertop and poured a whole new one.

Pouring concrete over existing tile countertops.

But this one i can. The edge of my tile has a little raised lip bull nose. So my concrete might have a little bit of a raised edge. Instead of standard 12 inch square stone tiles and their numerous grout joints modular pieces cover the entire front to back distance counter edge to backsplash of the countertop.

Protect your hands with rubber gloves and then begin applying the concrete to the counter by hand. But marble is soft and porous making it prone to scratches stains and chipping. And i love concrete countertops. Concrete countertops are often the domain of professionals but you can create a concrete overlay on an existing tiled countertop with a few humble supplies and materials.

Spread slowly along the edges to cover the mesh. When i was imagining new countertops for this kitchen it was clear to me that nothing would look as good as marble. Such a good idea. Way less of a hassle and easy enough that someone who doesn t know much about concrete laying ahem me can do it.

The only good thing about the tile is that i can put hot things on it without having to think about it. I ve seen the diy concrete counter tops where you literally frame out your counter and pour concrete but i ve never heard of painting concrete on top of your existing counters. Smooth the concrete between the cracks of the existing tile. Set in fixtures such as.

There are a couple cracks but all concrete cracks. The existing tile countertops would be a nightmare to remove they have 1 thick 30 year old concrete as a bed thick porcelain tile. Apply only a thin layer at first just enough to fill in between the tiles. This video is teaches how to use stone coat countertop epoxy over old tile counters.

And i must say it has worked out so far. I hated the bump dingy white tile the wide grout lines and the busy look of the grout as well as the impossibility of even just wiping crumbs off. I see some challenges. This was an experiment to pour concrete over the top of existing countertops.

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