Original do-it-yourself concrete kitchen worktop - a step-by-step master class in photos with comments

Jamie Gaokas' project began with the purchase of a book on how kitchen utensils are made. do-it-yourself concrete countertop. At first, the master made them for himself, then for friends, and then he started his own business. The master class is conducted by Jamie himself.

First of all, the master asks you to be patient, since it takes about a month from the start of production to the complete installation. During this time, you can make a complete renovation in the kitchen.

After measuring the working surface, templates are made. Concrete is poured into the trays, which will soon become a countertop. The cut out inlays are inserted into the chosen places.

For the manufacture of sinks, plywood is used, from which the shape is knocked down. Hard insulating foam is needed to form the recess.

After pouring, the concrete remains in the tray for two weeks. A well-made countertop with a sink looks beautiful, as in this photo.

Polish the table top with a diamond grinder.

The last stage of manufacturing is pouring silicone joints. This makes them waterproof. After the surface is polished with a paste of wax and mineral oil to create an additional protective layer. The procedure is recommended to be carried out once or twice a year.

Pieces of glass, porcelain, metal and anything that supports the original interior design and will make an impression should be chosen carefully as it will stay there forever.

Owner's personal inlay

This horseshoe belonged to a horse that the client loved very much. Pieces of glass and gravel fit into the overall picture. Other customers choose coins or even fragments of mechanisms.

Decoration can be embedded in the profile of the countertop.

The board is removed to discard the nut shells and other debris that should not fall into the sink. Pleasant blue inserts open on the profile.

The gray material harmonizes perfectly with the brownish pieces of glass.

Blueish-green shades look inspiring. Pigmentation of the material is not easy, but the result is excellent.

Gaokas artist. He has degrees in art and its history. This is felt in the products of the master, creating a special atmosphere in the space of the house.