In our project we created a concrete pedestal but you can use a pre made base a cabinet with four legs or any other option.
Diy concrete vanity top with sink.
Steps to create a diy vanity with concrete overlay 1 remove your faucet and drain stopper.
It s important to make sure the height of the vanity once you add the concrete top and vessel sink is comfortable for washing hands.
2 sand your counter top and sink.
Diy concrete bathroom vanity.
And you can use any type of varnish on the wood all will look great with the concrete.
I attached the faucet from underneath and used silicone around the edge of the top of the faucet.
Throughout the polishing the running water feed helps prevent material from clogging the sanding surfaces.
For the large flat surfaces use a disc sander fitted with diamond discs of varying grit.
This will dull the finish of the cultured marble and make it easier for the concrete.
I simply pour some of the dry mix into my drywall tray add water.
Trace the template onto both types of steel with a permanent marker and mark your cutouts images 1 and 2.
I love the modern look simple and beautiful.
3 mix your concrete.
Here s how i made my own concrete vanity top for my bathroom.
2 sand your countertop and sink.
Steps to create a diy concrete vanity.
This is a very stylish yet rugged look for a bathroom vanity.
To polish the concrete countertop to a smooth finish use an abrasive pad and a water feed to smooth the sides and concave sinks.
1 remove your faucet and drain stopper.
Then i placed the sink on top of the concrete and used plumbers putty to attach it to the slab.
That s about it for my concrete vanity.
This will dull the finish of the cultured marble and make it easier for the concrete to adhere.
Use two kinds of steel expanded lath and steel mesh to strengthen the concrete vanity.
Update leave your drain stopper in.
It s a good idea to have your vanity base selected or purchased in advance.
Rough rock edge liner optional silicone sink mold mold release wax rubber sink knockouts you could save yourself some money by using foam instead denatured alcohol 2 pieces of 48 rebar or wire mesh crete lease release agent spray quikrete 5000 or a similar concrete mixture.
Lay the template underneath each type of steel.
Head over to diy pete and read through his tips on pouring concrete.
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