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re: Got Blocks : 2 Concrete Countertops (24x24x3) Needed in BR (Got Granite quotes)
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:18 pm to bossflossjr
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:18 pm to bossflossjr
Yep the silicone will work. You can use some wooden door jamb wedges to level the countertops.
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Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:23 pm to wickowick
yep boss cheap clear silicone and either wooden door shims or plastic laminate flooring shims are the ticket for attaching the tops.
If you want to help keep the blocks from sliding around on each other without permanently mortaring them in place you can use a lawn size trash bag stuffed down through all the vertical holes in the blocks. Then fill it with sand. I would make sure if you do so to put it on the outside of the structure farthest away from the heat source.
If you want to help keep the blocks from sliding around on each other without permanently mortaring them in place you can use a lawn size trash bag stuffed down through all the vertical holes in the blocks. Then fill it with sand. I would make sure if you do so to put it on the outside of the structure farthest away from the heat source.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 3:19 pm to Bleeding purple
Looking good there Boss!
Posted on 6/26/14 at 3:36 pm to bossflossjr
pour your own concrete countertops. Pretty easy job for something that small.
Make forms, use melanine for tops, seal edges with silicon, pour in concrete, use a little rebar, set, pop off forms.
simple. you could have done that today in the time you tried to source them for about $100.
Make forms, use melanine for tops, seal edges with silicon, pour in concrete, use a little rebar, set, pop off forms.
simple. you could have done that today in the time you tried to source them for about $100.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 3:42 pm to Motorboat
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pour your own concrete countertops. Pretty easy job for something that small.
Make forms, use melanine for tops, seal edges with silicon, pour in concrete, use a little rebar, set, pop off forms.
simple. you could have done that today in the time you tried to source them for about $100.
This. I really is easy I made the countertop for my grill as well. Mine are a little more involved the just squares though. For something more use cardboard to the shape you want then flip it and make your form with with melamine. Put some rebar in the areas that will be weak, the use a sawsall to vibrate the bubbles.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 4:13 pm to bbvdd
I was told to coat the form with a thin layer of concrete and then add fiberglass strands to the remaining concrete mix prior to filling the form. Supposedly this adds strength and prevents the fiberglass from sticking through the surface of the concrete.
Maybe one of the materials guys in here could add some info.
btw if you build your own you could make an inner lip on the bottom of the counter top to sit inside of the block towers and not need the adhesive.
Maybe one of the materials guys in here could add some info.
btw if you build your own you could make an inner lip on the bottom of the counter top to sit inside of the block towers and not need the adhesive.
This post was edited on 6/26/14 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 6/26/14 at 5:29 pm to Bleeding purple
I thought about it. Leavin it up to my wife. If she wants concrete, I will make some. If she wants granite, I will get some.
At $200 or so, makes the entire table $275. Thats pretty cheap considering how much the wooden tables are goin for.... And I can certainly build this one faster than i would one I had to cut, sand and stain.
Got 50 blocks at Lowes today for $70.
At $200 or so, makes the entire table $275. Thats pretty cheap considering how much the wooden tables are goin for.... And I can certainly build this one faster than i would one I had to cut, sand and stain.
Got 50 blocks at Lowes today for $70.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:08 pm to Bleeding purple
For a 24 x 24 I don't think you need to add fiber to the mix, it won't hurt, but this isn't really my area of expertise.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:14 pm to 34venture
Agreed. Fiber is a waste for something that small. Get some hog wire and throw it in there. Hell, you could tire a couple of wire clothes hangers together and throw it in. You don't need much.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:17 pm to thedogman
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what is that
I'm going with a barrel holder for a rather large weapon, I would have used sand bags. He's got 2 target holders set up already.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:52 pm to QuietTiger
I used Quikrete 5000 on mine.
Also, on the blocks take some colored mortar mix, sand and make it real thin.wet the masonry blocks and then paint the mix on.
Also, on the blocks take some colored mortar mix, sand and make it real thin.wet the masonry blocks and then paint the mix on.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 7:25 pm to bossflossjr
I did a poured in place concrete counter top using Quikcrete countertop mix purchased at Home Depot. When I researched the process, I read that you shouldn't attach it to the substrate so cracks won't transfer through the base. I used plastic sheeting between the cmu base and the countertop. I also added wire mesh to the concrete mix. It has been outside for almost a year with no cracks. The above said, I prefer the granite top around my ceramic smoker. It is easy to wipe away grease and it doesn't stain. Despite adding a sealer, the concrete is stained by grease drips.
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