Concrete Countertop Finish Over Existing Laminate

It produces a textured stone like finish on laminate surfaces.

Concrete countertop finish over existing laminate.

But if you re considering applying it thickly be careful that it might be more vulnerable and it might not stand up to the wear that you might expect from a concrete product. So when i started renovating my master bathroom i knew i wanted to give concrete counters a try. We ll be replacing the diy concrete over laminate. Clean the laminate with a damp cloth to remove any dust or debris from scuffing and allow to dry.

What makes this kit different from the rest. It s easy to sand all the way down to your laminate. Clean and rough up your laminate to create a surface to which concrete can bond. My feather finish concrete is applied in thin layers on top of laminate counters so there s a bit of a durable surface underneath the concrete.

Make sure you subscribe so you don t miss out on the updates of. I talk about how we poured a concrete counter top over a pre existing on. Your new countertops are just an overlay away ensure your existing laminate countertop is reinforced and exhibits no flex. They can be rustic or modern and are an inexpensive alternative to laminate if you don t have the budget for natural stone.

Today you will add 3 coats of colored concrete to your countertops. Cure and apply silicone at sink if needed. This slurry can be about the texture of pancake batter. In this video i will tell you step by step how i used feather finish concrete over my existing laminate countertops to transform my kitchen.

Diy concrete over laminate counters ardex feather finish concrete i love the look of concrete countertops. The entire diy process takes two days. Rust oleum makes a resurfacing kit called countertop transformations. This tutorial for a concrete countertop over existing formica is a cost effective solution to update your kitchen counters.

Finish day 1 with another good sanding. Seal covered in the next post. I usually just use my hands with plastic gloves on to do this. This is the thing that i m most excited about.

Cover the entire surface area of the countertop with this slurry filling in all the pin holes. Day 2 is when it gets exciting. Instead of using spreadable stone cement or paint it uses decorative chips followed by an epoxy coating. Be thorough but don t overdo it.

Skim on the concrete i applied four layers. Scuff the laminate surface with a 120 grit non loading sandpaper. Use a vacuum and a lint free rag to clean up the dust.