How can I resurface a concrete island?
If anyone has done anything to a very marred concrete surface, please let me know. All ideas welcome.
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Jud1016678 on Jun 03, 2015There are a lot of resurfacing companies that will make a new top that just fits what you have! Get several estimates!Helpful Reply
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Margaret on Jun 03, 2015Option 1 - Tile. Since it's not sealed I'd apply a liquid bonding agent, thin set, then tile. Using a 24in tile with 1/16 inch grout line would give it an almost seamless top. Sides could either be a corner tile or wood trim. Option 2 - grind or sand it down smooth and refinish. (This would make a lot of dust.) Option 3 - Cover it with a sheet of formica. A sheet of formica, cut a little bigger then the counter top, contact cement and a router bit to trim the formica to fit, trim sides. (Contact cement STINKS so make sure you can open the windows).Helpful Reply
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Kimberly Saxton Scruggs on Jun 03, 2015Find a company that installs concrete counter tops. Maybe they can put you in touch with a manufacturer who can resurface you counter top, seal it and make it like new. Or! 'Google' : how to resurface a concrete counter top.Helpful Reply
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Pat Keadle Gougler on Jun 03, 2015concrete would make a good substrate for any surface treatment- tile, wood, granite, etc.Helpful Reply
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Cathy C on Jun 03, 2015You could either do as suggested by tiling the top or you could go through the work and wet sand the concrete and refinish, stain etc... and seal itHelpful Reply
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Mcgypsy9 on Jun 03, 2015Depending on your style and the style of your home, maybe you could add 2" thick wood to the top of it glued on of course with a good adhesive and then sand and poly the wood? Just a thought : )Helpful Reply
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Mehartgallery on Jun 03, 2015I would fill the holes, if they are large... then paint it black, then paint a marbling effect or granite look... here's how: 1.After the black paint has dried, get some plastic grocery bags handy.2. Pour some white paint into a styrofoam plate, or other container. 3. Work a 2 ft wide section at a time. 4. Brush on white paint over that section. 5. Immediately, place 2 hands inside a plastic grocery bag. 6. Place the bag on the white paint, and rub the entire surface that is covered by the bag, so that there are creases and such in the bag. (Your hands are inside the bag.) 7. Lift your hands, thereby lifting the bag, slide directly beside the area just worked. 8. Repeat until all of the white paint has been treated. 9. Move to the next 2 foot section, paint, plastic bag treatment, continuing to do the entire counter. 10. Allow to dry, and seal with a varnish.. maybe Verathane Colors in Plastic, or Minwax Clear Varnish. 11. If you don't like it, nothing lost, start over, and try another color! 12. If you absolutely don't like it, then you can think of other alternatives, but I have done this many times, and I never cease to be amazed at the totally awesome results!!Helpful Reply
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Grouchy on Jun 03, 2015Find your local supplier of concrete supplies--where concrete contractors buy their stuff--a place with wide selection and people who have lots of experience using them, then ask for suggestions. I'd favor folk with hands-on EXPERIENCE for this, not just sales people.Helpful Reply
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Tab c on Jun 08, 2015Surecrete sells a product that will overlay your existing counter and sealers to protect itHelpful Reply
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Deborah Calderon on Jun 08, 2015thanks, I will look up some of these ideas.Helpful Reply
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