Are you considering a concrete countertop for your next construction or remodeling project? We’ve compiled these 15 articles and videos full of design ideas, helpful hints, and step-by-step guides to assist you with the whole process. From planning the piece to making the mold, from pouring concrete to sealing and finishing your countertop, this collection from the Fine Homebuilding archives covers all of that and more.

 

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  How-To

  Video Series: How to Create a Lightweight Concrete Countertop

  Concrete artisan Buddy Rhodes demonstrates his unique process for building a light but strong vanity counter with an integral sink

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  How-To

  How To Make a Pour-in-Place Concrete Countertop

  A great video from concrete pro Buddy Rhodes shows a better way to form and pour a counter top in place.

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  Design

  Out of the Box

  Revolutionary designer Johnny Grey creatively mixes concrete, wood, and other materials in unique ways and revamps the concepts that drive conventional kitchen design.

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  How-To

  Reinforcing Cabinets for Concrete Countertops

  Q: After reading Building Concrete Countertops, I’m interested in trying the process. How can I make my cabinets strong enough to hold the weight of the concrete? Brenda Melchior, Salt…

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  A New Approach to Concrete

  A glass-fiber reinforced mix creates an elegant, lightweight vanity counter and sink

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  How-To

  Concrete Countertops FAQ

  The noted author of Taunton's Concrete Countertops series answers dozens of questions from readers on the process of designing and building concrete countertops

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  How-To

  Concrete Countertops, Up Close

  A primer on building three-part forms for custom installations

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  Design

  Keepsake Vanity Countertop

  This custom concrete sink surround artfully displays shark teeth collected during walks on the Connecticut shore.

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  Tools & Materials

  Why Concrete is Great for Making Countertops

  Concrete pioneer Fu-Tung Cheng talks about the merits of concrete as a decorative material.

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  Member-Only How-To

  A Concrete Countertop and Sink in a Single Pour

  Formed and finished with off-the-shelf materials, a vanity top takes shape upside down.

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  Member-Only How-To

  Building Concrete Countertops

  A carefully constructed mold is the key to creating a beautiful kitchen counter from everyday materials.

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  How-To

  Making Concrete Countertops

  Solid, durable and attractive, an uncommon countertop can be cast from common materials.

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  How-To

  How to Form Small Concrete Projects The Easy Way

  You may be surprised at the tool Chuck Miller uses to make sure his concrete pour goes as smoothly as possible.

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  How-To

  Mixing Concrete in a Wheelbarrow

  A simple wheelbarrow, a stiff rake, and a reliable process transform the task of mixing concrete from backbreaker to no-brainer

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  Design

  Amazing Countertops

  Manufacturers have improved old materials and developed new ones, expanding the potential for new and remodeled kitchens.