Make the bench tops.
Making a concrete kitchen bench.
Set the galvanized wire into the concrete taking care that it does not touch the edges of the mold.
Today we re sharing a clever cost effective diy that can see you turn that bland laminate countertop into an on trend and durable concrete finish.
Using a small spade or bucket pour the concrete into the mold pressing and compacting it as you fill the mold to a depth of about 1 inch or halfway full.
Fill any holes with wood filler and put more stain over them.
Add some extra style to your porch patio living room dinning room bedroom or garden with your favorite from these diy bench ideas.
Where you can use this bench.
While an entirely new kitchen may be out of reach there are some affordable jobs you can do yourself to give your kitchen a new look.
There are several sites on the net with good instruction and lots of details including one here on instructables.
Attach them to the frame with wood screws.
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This bench will be an excellent addition in a covered porch as well.
Remember that the concrete at the bottom of mold will become the top of the concrete slab.
It can be made and finished in many different ways both to mimic classic stone style granite and marble benches or more often in bolder more stark forms to proudly show off the concrete itself.
Any corner will fit.
Polished concrete is becoming a much more popular kitchen benchtop choice these days.
This instructable shows how to build a simple concrete countertop.
Sand and stain the tops.
This project is much more basic for those who may be interested in.
Think about creating a small reading nook or a banquette in the kitchen.
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