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Finished table for LBGE

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brock9281
brock9281 Posts: 64
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Cedar frame with concrete countertop (first time, not last)
Atlanta, GA
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  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
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    Really nice man! Did you do the countertops yourself? I have been wanting to do this for my table since I've caught my wood top on fire several times lol
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  • epcotisbest
    epcotisbest Posts: 2,173
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    Wow, that is nice. Love the hanging barn door. Very clever.
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  • brock9281
    brock9281 Posts: 64
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    @slovelad yes I did the concrete countertop myself and was first time I've worked with concrete. Surprisingly easy
    Atlanta, GA
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    brock9281 said:
    @slovelad yes I did the concrete countertop myself and was first time I've worked with concrete. Surprisingly easy
    Can you give me the short version of how you did it? What Crete you used?
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  • RRog17
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    That's awesome!
    Canton, GA
    LBGE, Joe Jr., 28” Blackstone
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  • brock9281
    brock9281 Posts: 64
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    slovelad said:
    brock9281 said:
    @slovelad yes I did the concrete countertop myself and was first time I've worked with concrete. Surprisingly easy
    Can you give me the short version of how you did it? What Crete you used?
    I used Sankrete 5000psi. Made mold with melamine, mixed, poured half, laid remesh, poured rest...2 days later removed mold...2 days later flipped, filled bug holes w/ Portland cement mixture...1 day later sanded with multiple grits...1 day later sealed with multiple coats and waxed. 
    Atlanta, GA
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  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
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    brock9281 said:
    slovelad said:
    brock9281 said:
    @slovelad yes I did the concrete countertop myself and was first time I've worked with concrete. Surprisingly easy
    Can you give me the short version of how you did it? What Crete you used?
    I used Sankrete 5000psi. Made mold with melamine, mixed, poured half, laid remesh, poured rest...2 days later removed mold...2 days later flipped, filled bug holes w/ Portland cement mixture...1 day later sanded with multiple grits...1 day later sealed with multiple coats and waxed. 
    @brock9281 thanks brother! What method did you use to shake the mold to get bubbles out?
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  • brock9281
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    slovelad said:
    brock9281 said:
    slovelad said:
    brock9281 said:
    @slovelad yes I did the concrete countertop myself and was first time I've worked with concrete. Surprisingly easy
    Can you give me the short version of how you did it? What Crete you used?
    I used Sankrete 5000psi. Made mold with melamine, mixed, poured half, laid remesh, poured rest...2 days later removed mold...2 days later flipped, filled bug holes w/ Portland cement mixture...1 day later sanded with multiple grits...1 day later sealed with multiple coats and waxed. 
    @brock9281 thanks brother! What method did you use to shake the mold to get bubbles out?
    Beat it with a rubber mallet for about 30-mins
    Atlanta, GA
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  • WDE86
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    slovelad said:
    brock9281 said:
    slovelad said:
    brock9281 said:
    @slovelad yes I did the concrete countertop myself and was first time I've worked with concrete. Surprisingly easy
    Can you give me the short version of how you did it? What Crete you used?
    I used Sankrete 5000psi. Made mold with melamine, mixed, poured half, laid remesh, poured rest...2 days later removed mold...2 days later flipped, filled bug holes w/ Portland cement mixture...1 day later sanded with multiple grits...1 day later sealed with multiple coats and waxed. 
    @brock9281 thanks brother! What method did you use to shake the mold to get bubbles out?
    @slovelad running an orbital Sandler underneath the mold does a good job of shaking the air bubbles out too 
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,194
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    Nice work on the table, and what an excellent setting.
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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,208
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    Nice job!
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • EggNorth
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    Great job, nice smooth finish and like the sliding door, great idea there.
    Dave
    Cambridge, Ontario - Canada
    Large (2010), Mini Max (2015), Large garden pot (2018)
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