Attach the router to the other end of the plywood.
Making a concrete table diy.
Diy concrete tabletop this diy table comes together with a custom wood base and concrete top.
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.
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.
Of mix to make the 17 in.
This piece should be the exact width and length you d like the concrete table to be.
Here is a diagram showing how i made the mold.
How to make a concrete table 1.
The buffet table i made is 17 wide by 52 long by 1 5 thick.
Make a hole in the centre of the countertop material to act as a compass guide.
Follow along as she shows us step by step how she created the concrete table.
You ll need about 50 lbs.
The best concrete mix for this project is a countertop mix which pros use to cast concrete countertops.
A level work table will make sure your concrete table is an even thickness throughout.
Choosing a mix for this concrete coffee table you can diy.
Cut the bottom of the mold out of melamine using a circular saw.
This concrete table top replaces an easily scratched top of an otherwise lovely and useful dining room table.
Prep work for the 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.
If you want to make things even easier use pre cut lumber for the top.
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Make the concrete form mold using the countertop.
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Ask for one at a local concrete products dealer do an online search for concrete countertop mix.
In this video i will show you the quickest and easiest way to make a concrete counter top usin.
Determine the size of table you d like to make.
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And you ll only have a few cuts to make and fasteners to set before you have a fully functional diy table.