Outdoor Kitchen

[buggyman1]

Couple more pics.

 

[buggyman1]

I cut the wires and buried the ends in the concrete before floating. I didn't bother to finish trowel it as it is the bottom and won't be seen.

 

[ustmd]

Buggyman1,

I am curious to see how your concrete counter tops come out.

The wife and I have been talking about trying to make some. We had been doing some research and everyone who does make the counter tops kept their mix recipe a secret. Quikrete mix for counter tops maybe the way to go.

Five days is going to be a long wait.

 

[buggyman1]

Here's what they look like today.

 

[buggyman1]

Buggyman1,

I am curious to see how your concrete counter tops come out.

The wife and I have been talking about trying to make some. We had been doing some research and everyone who does make the counter tops kept their mix recipe a secret. Quikrete mix for counter tops maybe the way to go.

Five days is going to be a long wait.

ustmd, I actually poured the first of the countertops two weeks ago, here's some pics of them already in place. I was very happy with how they turned-out. My wife wants to put them in the house when we finish the outdoor kitchen. These have been sanded through 400 grit. There is some tiny air holes, but i'm gonna wait until they are all in place before putting the slurry coats on, and final sanding.

 

[buggyman1]

These haven't been sanded at all. They are heavy. They feel almost as smooth as a granite countertop right out of the mold. If not for the tiny pin-holes, i would prob. just seal them as is.

 

[buggyman1]

A couple more pics of the unsanded.

 

[buggyman1]

This is what i came up with to move the countertops from the shop to the kitchen. I wanted to transport them on their edge, was afraid laying them flat they may crack. I didn't want to use the Kubota, figured it was to heavy for the rock floor. (it would have been perfect, i could have did it alone with it)

 

[buggyman1]

Pic of the rock floor. I may at some point try and grind, or sand the joints and surface. It seems to be wearing down a bit walking and driving the rhino on it. May just live with it as is?

 

[buggyman1]

Here's some pics of the framing. It's L shaped, 22 feet long with a 9 foot bar on the end.