How can I resurface a concrete island?
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Our kitchen came with a homemade, honking huge concrete topped island, maybe 6 x 4. It is useful, but it was never sealed properly, and the top is becoming a mess. I am looking for creative ideas about what to do with it. I would rather not bash it apart, but could put something different on top.
If anyone has done anything to a very marred concrete surface, please let me know. All ideas welcome.
If anyone has done anything to a very marred concrete surface, please let me know. All ideas welcome.
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There are a lot of resurfacing companies that will make a new top that just fits what you have! Get several estimates!
Jud1016678
on Jun 03, 2015
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Option 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).
Margaret
on Jun 03, 2015
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Find 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.
Kimberly Saxton Scruggs
on Jun 03, 2015
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concrete would make a good substrate for any surface treatment- tile, wood, granite, etc.
Pat Keadle Gougler
on Jun 03, 2015
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You 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 it
Cathy C
on Jun 03, 2015
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Depending 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 : )
Mcgypsy9
on Jun 03, 2015
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I 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!!
Mehartgallery
on Jun 03, 2015
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Find 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.
Grouchy
on Jun 03, 2015
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Surecrete sells a product that will overlay your existing counter and sealers to protect it
Tab c
on Jun 08, 2015
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thanks, I will look up some of these ideas.
Deborah Calderon
on Jun 08, 2015
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