Fabric Formed Concrete Fire Table

TWO: VACUUM HOOKUP

After the fabric is stretched over the central disc, it is sucked down with a shop vac, creating a smooth transition down to the burner.

What You’ll Need

Step 1 – Air Hole

Fabric Formed Concrete Fire Table | CHENG Concrete Exchange
  • A vacuum cleaner will be hooked up to the underside of the baseboard, so an air hole needs to be drilled to attach the vacuum.
  • Drill a 1/2″ hole close to the edge of the disc that is creating the bulge in the fabric.
  • Mount the vacuum to this hole, using gasket rubber to create an air-tight seal.
  • The form should be suspended on saw horses, making it possible to attach the vacuum hose.

Step 2 – Vacuum Hookup

  • When the vacuum is attached to the form, it’s ready to turn on.
  • When the vacuum is turned on, it will suck the fabric down, creating a smooth transition up over the 4″-thick disc.
  • The vacuum needs to run for a few hours, throughout casting and well into the curing process.
  • Blow any debris out of the form with compressed air and clean the inside with denatured alcohol.
  • Any additional Decorative Details can be placed at this time.
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Heavy vinyl upholstery fabric is stretched taut over a foam riser and stapled to the underside of a 3/4″ melamine sheet to create the form base.

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A 3/4″ layer of CHENG’s D-FRC Casting Mix is sprayed into the base of the mold while the vacuum is running before a thin coat is sprayed onto the walls.