Concrete Countertops by Fu-Tung Cheng - Table of Contents

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Kitchen with concrete island countertop in the background

Placing the reinforcement grid into the countertop mold

Pouring the concrete mix into the countertop mold

Finished concrete kitchen countertop

1. DESIGN AND PLANNING

Why concrete?
Before you begin
Break out of the mold
Complements and supplements

2. BUILDING THE MOLD

Tools and materials
Laying out the mold
Assembling the mold

3. MIX DESIGN

The basics
A basic mix
Calculating and proportioning ingredients

4. MIXING AND POURING

Tools and materials
The work environment
Mixing the concrete
Placing the concrete

5. CURING, FINISHING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Curing
Releasing the concrete
Mixing the concrete
Placing the concrete
Grinding and polishing
Placing inlays
Sealing the concrete
Troubleshooting

6. INSTALLING THE COUNTERTOP

Preparing the cabinets
Installating the countertop

Appendix 1: Building a Curved Form

Appendix 2: Forming a Drop-Down Front Edge

Appendix 3: Pouring a Countertop in Place

Appendix 4: Maintaining a Concrete Countertop

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