I accidentally used quickcrete mortar instead of concrete for my countertop. I didn't even notice when pouring it into the mold, the consistency was the same as the concrete sample I had made. It is obviously not sanding down like the sample did. It's sanding down much faster and it's not as hard. My question is...can I sand it down and apply a skim coat of concrete on top of the mortar and resand and finish? How will this hold up?
Need help with my "concrete" countertop
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glennjanie
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Welcome BSmith:
Sorry, the concrete probably will not hold on top of the mortar. I'm surprised the mortar will hold up over much of a span; it is really just a spacer for bricks.
I admire you for making your own countertops of concrete, please post pictures for us.
Glenn
Sorry, the concrete probably will not hold on top of the mortar. I'm surprised the mortar will hold up over much of a span; it is really just a spacer for bricks.
I admire you for making your own countertops of concrete, please post pictures for us.
Glenn
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You could resurface with countertop resurfacer like we did. Here's a link to our pics of how we poured ours in place and the resurfacing link is at the bottom.
Concrete Countertops « DIY My Home
Concrete Countertops « DIY My Home
