Trowel or putty scraper.
Diy concrete sink overlay.
Using my hands to form a layer in the bowl first.
Get ready with your concrete mix.
We wound up going with a super cool concrete overlay using the same technique we used on our diy fireplace.
This method can be applied to all sorts of counterto.
Today on modern builds i ll show you how i made concrete countertops with a skim coat overlay technique.
Rest assured there are plenty of ways you can transform that old surface into a new one without busting your budget.
Instead of breaking our budget on the vanity in our powder room we opted to do diy countertops.
Old door or wood base.
2 sand your countertop and sink.
Oh wow by the looks of that concrete overlay vanity it seems like it would be somewhat simple to do.
Repeat the process four more times.
Spread it thinly to an old wooden door or any wood base of your choice.
Make it smooth as you go along.
A diy resurfacing kit is a budget friendly solution that s a fraction of the price.
Seeing that had me thinking about maybe doing a project similar to that on my son s bathroom.
This will dull the finish of the cultured marble and make it easier for the concrete.
Published on january 18 2019 by terrie.
Don t forget the sides and let it dry.
Apply concrete overlay and allow to dry for 3 6 hours or until the overlay turns into a light gray color.
Update leave your drain stopper in.
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Steps to create a diy vanity with concrete overlay 1 remove your faucet and drain stopper.
I say that because of how much concrete mud was applied over that sink.
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Diy concrete overlay vanity counter top.
When i got to the sink i couldn t use the trowel so i used a vinyl place matt we purchased at the dollar tree to use as a trowel.
Add overlay to the vertical surface edges before applying on the tiled countertop.
Apply a second skim coat and smooth with a squeegee trowel to prevent tile ghosting unless that is the desired finish.
I had no idea if it would work on a vanity and in a sink but it totally did.