Concrete countertops are a great solution to finding that durable, inexpensive countertop that not only looks custom-made, but can be personalized to your liking. Mind you, even the most basic concrete countertop mix is labor-intensive and can get time-consuming. It’s not easy, but it is a rewarding project that you can stand back and be proud of in the end – and you won’t be much lighter in the wallet for it!

Create Your Own

The natural beauty of granite in the kitchen cannot be undermined and installing a counter overlay yourself can save you a great deal of money with the result that you have a high quality, expensive counter at an affordable price.

Granite overlay is a product that lays over your existing countertop and the slab is available in a variety of natural stone colors and can be purchased in a three quarter inch thickness.

Countertop Layout

Installing formica is not really that hard of a project and like anything else DIY, you just need to have the right tools, patience, and some common sense to do a professional job. You will need formica or more broadly, laminate (Formica is a brand name), contact cement, a utility knife, a small paint roller, a straightedge (a sheetrock T-square works great), J-roller, router with a carbide laminate bit, a wood file, painter's tape, small paintbrush, and finally, wooden dowels.

Preparation

Making laminate countertops is not rocket science; like anything else DIY, you just need to have the right tools to do a professional job. You will need laminate material (your choice of color or pattern), contact cement, a utility knife, a straightedge (a sheetrock T-square works great), J-roller, router with a carbide laminate bit, a wood file, painter's tape, small paintbrush, and finally, wooden dowels.

Surface Prep

Butchers block countertops are the height of home and kitchen fashion at the moment. It is no wonder when you see homes that have them installed already. They can certainly add a touch of elegance, opulence and class to any kitchen. Butchers block countertops can be quite expensive though. The materials that they are made from are not cheap but the demand for them is fuelling the increasing prices.