Concrete Countertops - How to?
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Youtube has videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9866dmfJxUU
This is a project that can be done by DIY but you need to be sure to do it correctly. Check out more in depth sites to get the proper information such as This Old House which is a site controlled by professionals.
This is what other Hometalkers did.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=concrete%20countertops
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-dining-furniture/concrete-counters-feather-finish-over-formica-my-version-29325256?r=1
Concrete Counters/feather Finish Over Formica! "My Version!"
If your GC hubby wants to hire out, I would listen to him. There are concrete countertops and there are stunning concrete countertops that are works of art. If you wish to try yourself, check out these links first then see what you think.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/how-to/a20407/how-to-build-concrete-countertops/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Concrete-Countertop/
http://www.concreteexchange.com/how-to-center/concrete-countertops/precast/
https://youtu.be/TG0F7Qe4MzM