Can I make my own concrete countertops?

To build your own concrete countertops, you’ll need to assemble the tools and materials for making your molds as well as for mixing, setting, and curing the concrete. Quikrete 5000 is easy to work with, just make sure you buy the correct amount for your project and stick to the recommended water-to-concrete ratio.Click to see full answer. Just so, how do I make my own concrete countertops? Basic Concrete Countertop Step 1: Gather Your Materials, Have a Plan. Step 2: Build the Form. Step 3: Clean and Seal the Form. Step 4: Prepare the Inner Reinforcement. Step 5: Pour the Concrete! Step 6: Screed and Float the Concrete. Step 7: Vibrate the Form to Remove Air Pockets. Step 8: Trowel the Concrete to Smooth It Out. Additionally, are concrete countertops less expensive than granite? The price for concrete falls in the mid-range of countertop options. Typically, concrete is more expensive than tile, synthetic solids or laminate, about the same price as engineered quartz or granite countertops and less expensive than marble. Also to know, can you use regular concrete for countertops? However, if you are dead set on using regular cement for a concrete countertop you’ll have to buy non-crack and non-shrink additives. You can’t use regular quikrete without additives for a concrete countertop. You can probably find a concrete countertop mix at your local Lowes.How much does it cost to make a concrete countertop?Typical costs: DIY home installed concrete countertops cost $8-$15 per square foot for materials, running $240-$450 for a typical 30 square foot kitchen counter. Professionally built and installed concrete countertops cost $70-$100 per square foot, or $2,100-$3,000 for a typical 30 square foot kitchen counter.