We wound up going with a super cool concrete overlay using the same technique we used on our diy fireplace.
Cement diy concrete kitchen sink.
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The sink form i built is 50 x 21 1 2 x 2 deep because i want a half inch overhang.
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While books and online instructions for diy concrete countertops abound there s not so much about making concrete sinks.
And then there s the plumbing.
Plus concrete can be very difficult to work with making it a rather tricky look to diy but not if you use this clever hack featured on hometalk and created by homeowner libbie burling from wyoming michigan.
Creating the mold can be complex.
Now we re going to be cutting and glueing that foam to make the actual bowls of the sink.
Concrete farmhouse sink step 1.
Concrete countertops can cost anywhere from 70 to 90 or more per square foot according to hgtv.
Building the lower form.
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You need to make sure the sink bottom slopes toward the drain so the water runs out.
On this project i used high grade 3 4 plywood for the mold.
Building the upper form.
Instead of breaking our budget on the vanity in our powder room we opted to do diy countertops.
One of the most expensive parts of a makeover for a kitchen bathroom or laundry room renovation is the countertops.
Diy concrete sink step 1.
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