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[Archena]

Purdy!

[tfasz]

Great looking concrete counter top. Any hints on what you do differently to get the color and nice smooth finish on top?

I have been planning a corner install with work surface on both sides of the oven. Initially I was thinking about finding some granite or other material for the sides, but now you have me wondering about doing a nice concrete counter top on the sides if the technique is not too difficult.

[michelevit]

Originally Posted by tfasz

Great looking concrete counter top. Any hints on what you do differently to get the color and nice smooth finish on top?

The countertop is easy compared to building a brick oven. Since its poured upside down the top and sides are finished as smooth the mold surace.
I placed the mold ontop of two sawhorses. I placed a pencil under one corner and rock and vibrate the mold. I mixed a fairly dry mix. Dry time was one week.

I used a sand sand sand cement (3:1) mixture which worked great.
The rebar was welded in a tic tac toe pattern.

I dont have any other hints. Just go for it. Its inexpensive and fun.

[texassourdough]

I somehow missed this when you put the pictures up.

I have a work table made from cedar trees cut down on our property and toped with recycled cedar fencing. My table is bigger but not better!

Nice Job! Well Done!
Jay