Concrete table top

Something new is constantly appearing in the creation of interior design, and the latest novelty is the elements of concrete present in various furniture, especially in the kitchen or in the country. However, you should not be limited only to the kitchen set, a coffee table in the living room with a concrete countertop will look very original and interesting.

And to make such a tabletop is quite simple with your own hands, and you don’t need a lot of experience to create it, almost anyone can make it, the main thing would be desire.

1. These tables are simply irreplaceable. for outdoor furniture: do not get wet, do not deteriorate!
2. , it is enough to cover a worn-out table with it - and you will get a super modern thing.
3. For the kitchen - they do not deteriorate and are very durable!

Instruments

In order to make a coffee table with a rectangular concrete top, we need:

• Wooden boards.
• Wire mesh for strengthening concrete.
• A piece of 1/2-inch chipboard or plywood to make the desired shape.
• Drywall.
• screws.
• Pneumatic nailer to attach the sides to the bottom panel.
• Large plastic container for mixing cement.

Instructions for making countertops

Step 1: Making the box

No matter what size and shape the countertop will be, wire mesh should be two inches smaller in width and height than chipboard or plywood panels.

We make a box of the shape and size we need from panels and drywall. After the workpiece is completely ready, you can start mixing concrete.

Step 2: Pouring Concrete

1. We knead the cement in a plastic container, for this you can use an ordinary shovel, which you need to mix the mixture thoroughly.
2. After that, carefully pour the concrete into the mold to half, distributing it in the corners.
3. We cover wire mesh mix, and then fill the form to the top so that the mixture protrudes slightly from above. This is done so that it is easier to level the surface and make it smooth, for this purpose it is best to use a spatula.

TIP: After this, you need to leave the mold for a few days for the cement to dry completely.

Step 3: Sanding

After that, you need to remove mold and sand from the surface. To smooth the countertop, 120 grit sandpaper works well.

Then you need to wipe the surface well with a sponge, roller brush or soft cloth.

If you want to cover the surface of the coffee table with nothing, then it is best to seal the countertop with concrete sealant, then it will look very beautiful and be more practical.

Step 4: attach the tabletop to the legs

1. After the top of the coffee table is completely ready, you can use absolutely any base.
2. A very beautiful and practical option would be this table on wooden legs on wheels so that it can be easily moved.
3. We fix the tabletop to the legs with liquid nails or silicone glue.

Such an original concrete table will become a real decoration of home decor and will make the interior irresistible.

Ideas and photos of concrete countertops and tables

With a flower bed in the middle

For giving a great option - when pouring concrete, leave a gutter where you can plant flowers. Looks very amazing.

How to lighten the design

1. The ideal option and a great idea is to leave a hole in the middle and make a glass tab. To do this, you need to cut a gutter for a glass tab.
2. Also put a concrete countertop on legs with wheels- this is especially appropriate for coffee tables that often have to be moved.