Pouring concrete over existing concrete sidewalk or patio surfaces is an option if the existing base is structurally sound.
Can you pour concrete over existing countertop.
Such a good idea.
Drill screws every 4 6 inches around the top of your mold.
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You can if the concrete is sound solid with minor cracks pitting scaling surface damage or just plain ugly.
Lay it over the mold and using bolt cutters cut it to shape staying at least 1 inch from the edges of the form all the way around.
That kind of equipment can really punish a concrete floor.
There are a couple cracks but all concrete cracks.
Set in fixtures such as.
You can suspend the steel mesh from these screws after you ve poured in half of your concrete.
Thoroughly clean the steel mesh using steel wool and acetone.
The same principles as above apply to pouring concrete over an existing concrete driveway or sidewalk.
It s part of what makes concrete countertops so fun but be sure that you are not letting any drips dry.
You need to start with a clean surface and ensure a proper bond to create a new concrete surface that lasts.
Way less of a hassle and easy enough that someone who doesn t know much about concrete laying ahem me can do it.
And i must say it has worked out so far.
Pouring concrete over the existing one.
Pouring concrete over an existing concrete driveway or sidewalk.
Now we have done several concrete countertops before and have removed the old countertop and poured a whole new one.
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.
Also be aware that your putty knife marks will be in the finished color.
This was an experiment to pour concrete over the top of existing countertops.
As you go you can scrape the thicker parts back to the container and add small amounts of water about a tsp at a time.