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All About Concrete Countertops

Get the inspiration and instructions you need to create your own beautiful countertops from this versatile and durable construction material.

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.

 

  • How-To 1
    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

  • How-To 2
    How To Make a Pour-in-Place Concrete Countertop

    Learn how to form a countertop in place and then reinforce, pour, and finish the slab to create a beautiful custom surface in your kitchen.

  • Design 3
    Johnny Grey kitchen
    Out-of-the-Box Kitchen Design

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

  • How-To 4
    Reinforcing Cabinets for Concrete Countertops

    Learn how to beef up a cabinet to hold the weight of a concrete countertop.

  • 5
    A New Approach to Concrete

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

  • How-To 6
    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

  • How-To 7
    Concrete Countertops, Up Close

    A primer on building three-part forms for custom installations

  • Design 8
    concrete countertop
    Keepsake Vanity Countertop

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

  • Tools & Materials 9
    Why Concrete is Great for Making Countertops

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

  • How-To 10
    A Concrete Countertop and Sink in a Single Pour
    A Concrete Countertop and Sink in a Single Pour

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

  • How-To 11
    Building Concrete Countertops

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

  • How-To 12
    Making Concrete Countertops

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

  • How-To 13
    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.

  • How-To 14
    mixing concrete in a wheelbarrow
    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

  • Design 15
    Amazing Countertops

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

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