How to Make a Concrete Doorstop
This modern stylish doorstop looks great in my back hall and serves a much needed purpose. If you have never worked with concrete before this is a great first project. Once you see the end result you'll want to make all kinds of concrete pieces!
Working with concrete can be a little intimidating. This tutorial walks you through exactly what you need to buy and how to use it. I have a video you can watch to help understand the process too. I promise it's not too difficult and you will be so happy with the result.
The key to a functional good looking concrete doorstop is this quikrete 5000 mix. You can pick up a bag at your local hardware store. You can find a full supply list below.
I used an orange juice container as a vessel to shape my doorstop. I mixed up the concrete and poured it into the container. Then I added a piece of rope and used duct tape to hold everything in place. I let it dry for about 20 hours then ripped off the container. I added a little gold paint for decoration and gently sanded down any rough edges. The concrete will dry fully in another 24 hours but now is the perfect time to add decoration. Because this is a doorstop I added a little felt to the bottom to protect my floors.
Using this process you can make all kinds of concrete projects. Anything from a candle holder to a planter or bowl. That 1 bag of Quikrete will last you a while.
Have fun creating!
Watch how I made this concrete door stop. Now that you know how easy it is to use create with concrete, what will you make?
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