Pouring Concrete Over Existing Tile Countertops

Such a good idea.
Pouring concrete over existing tile countertops. But this one i can. Learn how to make old counter tops new again step by step free training. This video is teaches how to use stone coat countertop epoxy over old tile counters. The only good thing about the tile is that i can put hot things on it without having to think about it.
Protect your hands with rubber gloves and then begin applying the concrete to the counter by hand. There are a couple cracks but all concrete cracks. When i was imagining new countertops for this kitchen it was clear to me that nothing would look as good as marble. But marble is soft and porous making it prone to scratches stains and chipping.
Concrete countertops are often the domain of professionals but you can create a concrete overlay on an existing tiled countertop with a few humble supplies and materials. This was an experiment to pour concrete over the top of existing countertops. Instead of standard 12 inch square stone tiles and their numerous grout joints modular pieces cover the entire front to back distance counter edge to backsplash of the countertop. So my concrete might have a little bit of a raised edge.
I see some challenges. And i love concrete countertops. Katarzynabialasiewicz getty images. Spread slowly along the edges to cover the mesh.
The existing tile countertops would be a nightmare to remove they have 1 thick 30 year old concrete as a bed thick porcelain tile. Set in fixtures such as. Apply only a thin layer at first just enough to fill in between the tiles. Now we have done several concrete countertops before and have removed the old countertop and poured a whole new one.
And i must say it has worked out so far. I hated the bump dingy white tile the wide grout lines and the busy look of the grout as well as the impossibility of even just wiping crumbs off. Modular granite sometimes called granite or stone overlay is a system of small thin slabs of stone designed for covering old countertops. Way less of a hassle and easy enough that someone who doesn t know much about concrete laying ahem me can do it.
The edge of my tile has a little raised lip bull nose.