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After reading the article a while back on cast concrete countertops a while back, I was convinced that was the way to go when I’m ready to remodel my kitchen. In the meantime, I am building a set of end tables and would like to cast concrete tops for them. Being relatively new to concrete work, I need some advice.
I am planning on casting them in concrete forms, topside down. Besides vibrating the form, what can I do to keep voids from forming? How fluid should the mix be? Does a small cast (less than 24″ square) need any kind of reinforcement? I am assuming that I will need to turn the slab out of the form and do some final touch-up before the concrete is completely set. How long should I wait to do that?
I appreciate any info anyone might have. Thanks,
Bart
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Just for clarification, I meant to say "plywood forms", not "concrete forms". And in case it wasn't crystal clear, I read the article a while back.
Grammatically speaking,
Bart
*Bart,You have posted your question in the gallery.The purpose of the gallery is for the posting of pictures of projects you have done.You might get more answers to your question if you went back out to the main page and posted your question.
*Don't you just hate newbie idiots?Wilco
*Idiots ?Never saw an idiot that didn't get all pissed and/or insulted and start whining, fighting, or take their toys and leave when it was explained to them what the gallery was for.Yer not an idiot. Just a newby.b : )
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After reading the article a while back on cast concrete countertops a while back, I was convinced that was the way to go when I'm ready to remodel my kitchen. In the meantime, I am building a set of end tables and would like to cast concrete tops for them. Being relatively new to concrete work, I need some advice.
I am planning on casting them in concrete forms, topside down. Besides vibrating the form, what can I do to keep voids from forming? How fluid should the mix be? Does a small cast (less than 24" square) need any kind of reinforcement? I am assuming that I will need to turn the slab out of the form and do some final touch-up before the concrete is completely set. How long should I wait to do that?
I appreciate any info anyone might have. Thanks,
Bart