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Pouring concrete over existing tile countertops.
So my concrete might have a little bit of a raised edge.
But this one i can.
Spread slowly along the edges to cover the mesh.
I ve seen the diy concrete counter tops where you literally frame out your counter and pour concrete but i ve never heard of painting concrete on top of your existing counters.
The existing tile countertops would be a nightmare to remove they have 1 thick 30 year old concrete as a bed thick porcelain tile.
I see some challenges.
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Way less of a hassle and easy enough that someone who doesn t know much about concrete laying ahem me can do it.
Instead of standard 12 inch square stone tiles and their numerous grout joints modular pieces cover the entire front to back distance counter edge to backsplash of the countertop.
This video is teaches how to use stone coat countertop epoxy over old tile counters.
The edge of my tile has a little raised lip bull nose.
Protect your hands with rubber gloves and then begin applying the concrete to the counter by hand.
And i must say it has worked out so far.
Modular granite sometimes called granite or stone overlay is a system of small thin slabs of stone designed for covering old countertops.
Then i came across this epoxy coating that you pour right over the existing countertops.
When i was imagining new countertops for this kitchen it was clear to me that nothing would look as good as marble.
Concrete countertops are often the domain of professionals but you can create a concrete overlay on an existing tiled countertop with a few humble supplies and materials.
This was an experiment to pour concrete over the top of existing countertops.
Now we have done several concrete countertops before and have removed the old countertop and poured a whole new one.
The only good thing about the tile is that i can put hot things on it without having to think about it.
I hated the bump dingy white tile the wide grout lines and the busy look of the grout as well as the impossibility of even just wiping crumbs off.
Such a good idea.
And i love concrete countertops.
Learn how to make old counter tops new again step by step free training.
But marble is soft and porous making it prone to scratches stains and chipping.